Instructor Jobs in Morristown, 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

  • Hoboken, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 12 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....

Pilates Instructor

  • Midland Park, NJ (23 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Midland Park, NJ (23 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 2 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 Exercise Instructor- cardio and weights

  • Bridgewater, NJ (14 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (14 miles from Morristown, 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 (10 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, NJ (10 miles from Morristown, 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 (8 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (8 miles from Morristown, 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 Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (15 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

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

Phys Ed & Sports Instructor (Pre-K, K And 1St Grade) - Summer Day Camp Positions

  • Franklin, NJ (23 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (23 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

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

Work with kids as a swim instructor

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

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

Golds Fit Coach - Group Fitness Instructor

  • Totowa, NJ (19 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Totowa, NJ (19 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Gold's Fit Coach - Group Personal Training Instructor Responsibilities: Gold's Fit is a group training community to shared goal of full-body fitness....

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Flanders, NJ (11 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Flanders, NJ (11 miles from Morristown, 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

  • Montclair, NJ (14 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Montclair, NJ (14 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

The Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for providing group fitness instruction while monitoringand educating members on fitness and safety in an enjoyable and engaging atmosphere....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Clinton, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Clinton, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, 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...

Substitute Group Fitness Instructor

  • Dover, NJ (10 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Dover, NJ (10 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 14 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,...

Swim Instructors

  • Florham Park, NJ (4 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (4 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 15 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....

Pilates Instructor

  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Job Summary: We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, and experienced Group Exercise Instructor to join our team....

Demographic Data for Morristown, NJ

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Morristown, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Morristown, 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 Morristown, 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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