Instructor Jobs in Hillsborough, 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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Cheerleading - Varsity/JV Cheerleading Coach

  • Morrisville, PA (22 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Morrisville, PA (22 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Summary : The School District of Borough of Morrisville is currently accepting applications for a Varsity/JV Cheerleading Coach for the 2022-2023 Fall Season. This position is not associated with...

Sports Camp Instructor (2025)

  • Monmouth Junction, NJ (10 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Monmouth Junction, NJ (10 miles from Hillsborough, 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 (7 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (7 miles from Hillsborough, 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 Coach (Seasonal)

  • Springfield, NJ (23 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, NJ (23 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 5 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 (18 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (18 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 5 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...

Swim Instructor

  • South Plainfield, NJ (15 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (15 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

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

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Skillman, NJ (6 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Skillman, NJ (6 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

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

Cheerleading Coach

  • Princeton, NJ (8 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (8 miles from Hillsborough, 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...

Swim Instructor PA-Langhorne-19047 04-17-25

  • Langhorne, PA (24 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Langhorne, PA (24 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Swim Instructor Langhorne Swim Instructor PART TIME LANGHORNE Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Company parties Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free food & snacks Free uniforms...

Front Desk/Swim Instructor PA-Langhorne-19047 04-17-25

  • Langhorne, PA (24 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Langhorne, PA (24 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Front Desk/Swim Instructor Langhorne Front Desk/Swim Instructor PART TIME LANGHORNE Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Company parties Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free food...

Seasonal Swim Instructor PA-Langhorne-19047 04-17-25

  • Langhorne, PA (24 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Langhorne, PA (24 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Seasonal Swim Instructor Langhorne Seasonal Swim Instructor PART TIME LANGHORNE Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Company parties Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free food & snacks...

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Flanders, NJ (24 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Flanders, NJ (24 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 10 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...

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Parlin, NJ (20 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Parlin, NJ (20 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Qualifications for Group Fitness Instructor Current Group Fitness certification/multiple specialized certifications preferred. CPR/AED certification....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Fairless Hills, PA (23 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fairless Hills, PA (23 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

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

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Clinton, NJ (16 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Clinton, NJ (16 miles from Hillsborough, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Exercise Instruction Preferred: None Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) : Required: None Preferred: 1-2 years of prior group exercise instruction experience License, Registry...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Hillsborough, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough, 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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