Instructor Jobs in Franklin, 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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Dance Teacher

  • Midland Park, NJ (24 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Midland Park, NJ (24 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Engage students with a repertoire that centers scholar learning on creating connecting, performing and responding to artistic works within dance; Execute movement to demonstrate dance technique and choreography...

Assistant Swim Coach

  • East Hanover, NJ (23 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • East Hanover, NJ (23 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coach Date Posted: 5/1/2025 Location: Hanover Park Regional High School District Date Available: 11/17/2025 Closing Date: 05/09/2025   Assistant Swim...

Pilates Instructor

  • Midland Park, NJ (24 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Midland Park, NJ (24 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Benefits: Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Crunch Fitness is seeking certified Pilates Instructors to teach classes at our Midland Park, NJ location....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Stanhope, NJ (14 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Stanhope, NJ (14 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Follow all instructor sign-in/sign-out procedures. Understand, and follow all policies, procedures, and standards....

Education & Sports Instructor for our Pre-K, K and 1st Grade Campers....

Fitness Instructor-Group Exercise, Pickleball

  • Lafayette, NJ (4 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lafayette, NJ (4 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Fitness Instructor-Group Exercise, Pickleball SCY Pickleball Center, 11 Millpond Drive, Lafayette, New Jersey, United States of America Req #1577 Tuesday, April 8, 2025 We are an all - inclusive organization...

Work with kids as a swim instructor

  • Fairfield, NJ (22 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (22 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

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

Rock Climbing Instructor

  • Hamburg, NJ (3 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hamburg, NJ (3 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Our certified instructor will provide full training for the right candidate....

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Flanders, NJ (18 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Flanders, NJ (18 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 14 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...

Substitute Group Fitness Instructor

  • Dover, NJ (12 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Dover, NJ (12 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Fitness Specialist Benefits Responsibilities: Lead scheduled group exercise classes for the residents of Senior Living Communities, preferably one that can teach flexibility, cardio, strength/power,...

Head Swim Coach - Winter Season

  • Ramsey, NJ (23 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Ramsey, NJ (23 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

Position Type: Athletics/Athletic Coach Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: Ramsey High School Date Available: Winter Season Closing Date: until position is filled   Additional Information:...

Gymnastics Instructor

  • Roxbury Township, NJ (18 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Roxbury Township, NJ (18 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Company parties Competitive salary Donation matching Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free food & snacks Free uniforms Health...

Head Cheerleading Coach

  • Sparta, NJ (4 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sparta, NJ (4 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Head Cheerleading Coach JobID: 2683 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coach Date Posted: 3/19/2025 Location: Sparta High School Date Available: 05/01/2025 Closing Date: 03/29/2025 Additional...

Spin Instructor

  • Flanders, NJ (18 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Flanders, NJ (18 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Spin/Cycling Instructor - Group Exercise Instructor The Group Exercise Instructor will lead members, in a group environment, through a pre-arranged format of exercises designed to enhance overall fitness...

Swim Group Instructor-Aquatics

  • Hamburg, NJ (3 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hamburg, NJ (3 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Instructors must teach in the water for every class. Must be able to teach freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, elements of butterfly and elementary backstroke and sidestroke....

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Franklin, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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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