Instructor Jobs in Berkeley Heights, NJ

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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Ballroom Dance Instructor

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Teach Standard and Latin Ballroom Dance, American Smooth and American Rhythm Ballroom Dance to students individually and in groups; conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations; choreograph...

Group Fitness Instructor

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

At Crunch, we believe in serving up fun and effective workouts and we're looking for talented fitness instructors who share a like-minded purpose....

Zumba Instructor

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR Category:Other Subscribe: Department:707 Athletics Program Locations:New York, NY Posted:Dec 20, 2024 Closes:Open Until Filled Type:Part-time Ref. No....

Group Exercise Instructor

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Group Exercise Instructor Employment Type Part-Time Job Category Health & Wellness Borough Staten Island Location South Shore YMCA Salary: $17.00 - $31.75 Hourly The YMCA of Greater New York is here...

Sports Camp Instructor (2025)

  • Monmouth Junction, NJ (20 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Monmouth Junction, NJ (20 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Sports Camp Instructor (2025) JobID: 4536 Position Type: Summer Programming/Sports Camp Instructor Date Posted: 3/4/2025 Location: Summer Programming Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled...

Group Exercise Instructor- cardio and weights

  • Bridgewater, NJ (11 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (11 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Position Overview The General Manager is responsible for effectively managing all facets of their gym, including, but not limited to hiring, training, development of team members and overall gym...

Swim Instructor PT - BPC

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

All instructors are trained in Asphalt Green’s unique curriculum and teaching methodology....

Swim Coach (Seasonal)

  • Springfield, NJ (5 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, NJ (5 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Job Type Temporary Description Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, youll discover more than a...

Group Exercise Instructor (Part Time)

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Requirements Qualifications: Current group exercise certification from ACSM, NETA, ACE, ISSA, AFAA At least one year experience Les Mills, Zumba, general group exercise (HIIT, strength, cardio interval...

Zumba Instructor

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR compensation: $25/hr Hello, Looking for certified Zumba instructors to curate outdoor Zumba sessions in Brooklyn. One day a week around 5-7pm. It will be 1 hour to start....

Swim Instructor

  • South Plainfield, NJ (7 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (7 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Grow your career in the industry What will you do as a Swim Instructor?...

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Skillman, NJ (23 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Skillman, NJ (23 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

About You: Experience as a Group Exercise instructor....

Swim Instructor

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Under the supervision of the Aquatic Director and Swim Lesson Coordinator, the Swim Instructor position is responsible for providing swim lessons that create a safe, friendly and secure atmosphere for...

2025 Camp/Clinic Per Diem Instructor Tennis

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

The Camp/Clinic Counselor will provide fundamental instruction in a specific sport, as well as supervision and guidance to youth aged attendees at LMU Sports Camps/Clinics. The position reports to...

Cheerleading Coach

  • Princeton, NJ (24 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (24 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Position Type: Athletics/Activities Date Posted: 4/21/2025 Location: High School Date Available: 08/01/2025-11/28/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Berkeley Heights, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Berkeley Heights, NJ 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 Berkeley Heights, NJ
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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