Instructor Jobs in East Brunswick, 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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Group Fitness Instructor

  • Red Bank, NJ (18 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Red Bank, NJ (18 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Benefits: Employee discounts Flexible schedule Training & development Job Summary The Atlantic Club Red Bank is currently seeking group fitness instructors to join our growing team!...

Assistant E Sport Coach

  • Cranford, NJ (16 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cranford, NJ (16 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Involves strenuous exercise of muscles used in stooping, bending, running, throwing, pitching, and batting....

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Rahway, NJ (13 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rahway, NJ (13 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: Responsibilities: We're seeking a Group Exercise instructor to lead our fitness classes....

Group Fitness Instructor, Per Diem, Center for Well Being, Morristown

  • Morristown, NJ (24 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (24 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a passionate, energetic, and certified Group Fitness Instructor to lead a variety of fitness classes....

Kids Instructor

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (16 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (16 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Kids Instructors may also host parties and other events....

Fitness Center Instructor

  • Madison, NJ (22 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Madison, NJ (22 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Proactively promote personal training, small group training, and chronic disease programs to interested members....

Middle School Cheerleading Coach

  • South Amboy, NJ (7 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • South Amboy, NJ (7 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Middle School Cheerleading Coach JobID: 274 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted: 7/23/2025 Location: South Amboy Middle/High School Additional Information: Show/Hide The South...

Urban - Hip Hop Dance Instructor

  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

un Urban - Hip Hop Dance Instructor (Newark) compensation: TBD Looking for dancers and choreographers to work with a female artist for an upcoming performance. 3 to 4 days a week....

Swim Instructor

  • Bridgewater, NJ (15 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (15 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Position Summary As an Aquatics Swim Instructor, you will work in a fast-paced environment. You will help both adults and children improve their swimming....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Somerset, NJ (7 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (7 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Keywords: Fitness Instructor, Group Exercise, Group Fitness, Yoga, Spin, Cycle, ZUMBA, Pilates, Dance...

Private Sports Coach

  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

un Private Sports Coach compensation: Hourly employment type: job title: Private Sports Coach You will be responsible for teaching and mentoring, You will create a positive, safe, and fun...

Fall Sports Instructor

  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Kids Instructors may also host parties and other events....

Fitness Instructor/Trainer

  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

The Fitness Instructor will be responsible for running the Planet Fitness group fitness program (PE@PF)....

Pre-K and Adaptive Dance Teacher

  • Somerset, NJ (7 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (7 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

PRE-K AND ADAPTIVE DANCE TEACHER Seeking a Dance teacher for pre-k and adaptive dance. The ideal candidate would have a background in pre-k and adaptive dance pedagogy for special education...

Anticipated Pre-K Dance Teacher - CRS

  • Somerset, NJ (7 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (7 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

Pre-K Dance Teacher 2025 - 2026 School Year Conerly Road School Seeking a Dance teacher for pre-k dance. The ideal candidate would have a background in pre-k dance pedagogy. QUALIFICATIONS...

Demographic Data for East Brunswick, NJ

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in East Brunswick, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in East Brunswick, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
61.2%
Master's Degree
22.0%
Associate's Degree
5.1%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Instructors in East Brunswick, 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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