Instructor Jobs in Ellisville, MO

A Fitness Instructor, also known as a Fitness Trainer, serves a pivotal role in the fitness and recreation industry through facilitating exercise routines and advising clients on health and nutrition. They design and lead fitness programs tailored to individual or group needs, ensuring proper exercise techniques, equipment use, and safety. Fitness instructors also motivate clients to achieve their fitness goals, provide feedback, and adjust fitness plans as needed. They may work in various settings such as gyms, fitness studios, or clients' homes. A fitness instructor should be physically fit, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and possess a deep understanding of human anatomy and physiology.

A Fitness Instructor should ideally have a certification in personal training or a related field from a recognized organization like the American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), or International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). Some may even have specialized certifications for specific types of training, such as yoga or pilates. First aid and CPR certifications are also crucial for fitness trainers, as they may need to handle emergency situations during training sessions. Prior to becoming a Fitness Instructor, a person might work as an Exercise Instructor, Fitness Assistant, or even a Sports Coach, roles that provide valuable experience and knowledge in physical training and client interaction.

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Assistant Swim Coach - Boys (Fall Season), Clayton High School

  • Clayton, MO (12 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Clayton, MO (12 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 11 hours ago

Clayton High School serves a diverse body of approximately 800 students. We believe that participation in athletics and extracurricular activities has a positive effect on student success. The...

Aquatics Group Exercise Instructor - RiverChase YMCA

  • Fenton, MO (8 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fenton, MO (8 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Is competent at demonstrating safe and effective exercise technique....

Gymnastics Instructor-Mid-County YMCA

  • Saint Louis, MO (19 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (19 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Must understand the difference between discipline and punishment. Must obtain certifications and trainings in a timely manner. Attend and lead all classes. Prepare and distribute report cards...

Gymnastics Instructor-Mid-County YMCA

  • Brentwood, MO (11 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brentwood, MO (11 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Must understand the difference between discipline and punishment. Must obtain certifications and trainings in a timely manner. Attend and lead all classes. Prepare and distribute report cards...

JV Cheerleading Coach

  • Kirkwood, MO (7 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kirkwood, MO (7 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 5 days ago

JV Cheerleading Coach JobID: 2370 Position Type: Seasonal Employment/Coach Date Posted: 5/7/2025 Location: Kirkwood High School (KHS) Additional Information: Show/Hide JV Cheerleading Coach The...

Group Exercise Instructor - Bayer YMCA

  • Saint Louis, MO (19 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (19 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Group Exercise Instructor - Bayer YMCA 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 5555 Page Boulevard, St....

Freshman Cheerleading Coach

  • Kirkwood, MO (7 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kirkwood, MO (7 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 7 days ago

Freshman Cheerleading Coach JobID: 2371 Position Type: Seasonal Employment/Coach Date Posted: 5/6/2025 Location: Kirkwood High School (KHS) Freshman Cheerleading Coach KHS Certified in First...

Assistant Boys Swim Coach

  • Chesterfield, MO (6 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chesterfield, MO (6 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 8 days ago

Assistant Boys Swim Coach Rockwood R-6 School District Marquette High School - Chesterfield, Missouri Job Details Job ID:5146168 Application Deadline:Posted until filled Posted:May 6, 2025...

Ice Skating Instructor

  • Saint Peters, MO (9 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 15 days ago
  • Saint Peters, MO (9 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 15 days ago

Starting pay for Instructor Trainees is $13.75/hour. Upon completion of trainee requirements, full Instructors are paid $21.00/hour....

Seasonal Swim Instructor

  • Richmond Heights, MO (12 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 16 days ago
  • Richmond Heights, MO (12 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 16 days ago

Our instructors should like working with this age group and be good at making parents feel comfortable....

Assistant Cheerleading Coach 25-26 SY

  • Saint Louis, MO (19 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 19 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (19 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 19 days ago

Get to Know Us: Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and...

Aquatics Group Exercise Instructor - Mid-County YMCA

  • Brentwood, MO (11 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 21 days ago
  • Brentwood, MO (11 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 21 days ago

Is competent at demonstrating safe and effective exercise technique....

Swim Instructor - Mid-County YMCA

  • Brentwood, MO (11 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 21 days ago
  • Brentwood, MO (11 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 21 days ago

YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent. Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Frontenac, MO (6 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 29 days ago
  • Frontenac, MO (6 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 29 days ago

BARRE: LIFE BARRE: Strength & Grace Align. LIFE BARRE classes are rooted deeply in ballet with movements that stem from traditional ballet form....

Swim Coach Assistant Boys

  • Saint Charles, MO (18 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (18 miles from Ellisville, MO)
  • 30+ days ago

Swim Coach ~ Assistant ~ Boys JobID: 9345 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted: 4/14/2025 Location: Francis Howell North High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Ellisville, MO

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Ellisville, MO offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
61.3%
Master's Degree
22.0%
Associate's Degree
5.1%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Instructors in Ellisville, MO
Less than 1 year
66.7%
1-2 years
14.3%
None
9.5%
2-4 years
4.8%
4-6 years
4.8%


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