Instructor Jobs in Shrewsbury, 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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Recreation Specialist (Fitness Instructor)

  • Colts Neck, NJ (6 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Colts Neck, NJ (6 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Duties Help Group Exercise (includes but not limited to): Designs, supervises, coaches, and instructs a variety of group exercise programs (e.g., Step, Spin, Wer Aerobics) inside and outside of the...

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Freehold, NJ (14 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Freehold, NJ (14 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

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

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Red Bank, NJ (2 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ (2 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 3 days 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!...

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Rahway, NJ (22 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (22 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

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

Middle School Cheerleading Coach

  • South Amboy, NJ (15 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • South Amboy, NJ (15 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 8 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...

Water Fitness Instructors

  • Neptune, NJ (7 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Neptune, NJ (7 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

Preferred certificates in either Glide Fit or Cardio Wave, Aquatic Zumba or USA Water Fitness....

Swim Instructor

  • North Brunswick, NJ (23 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 26 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (23 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 26 days ago

While we teach swimming to people of all ages and abilities, most of our students are preschool and elementary-aged kids....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

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

Boxing Instructor

  • Woodbridge, NJ (20 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (20 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

At UFC Gym, Boxing instructor is responsible for ensuring a positive customer experience....

Paid Group Fitness Instructor/ Paid Hands-On Apprenticeship

  • West Long Branch, NJ (3 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • West Long Branch, NJ (3 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Join Our Team as a Trainer at Eze Fit West Long Branch! Are your ready to turn your passion for fitness into a career? At Eze Fit, we are seeking enthusiastic individuals to embark on a rewarding...

Aquatics Swim Instructor

  • Middletown, NJ (5 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Middletown, NJ (5 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 60+ 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

  • Howell, NJ (13 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Howell, NJ (13 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Group Fitness / Spin Instructor

  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Valid Yoga or Pilates Certification is acceptable Valid Zumba Certification acceptable Valid Spin Certification is acceptable Special Skills: Experience teaching exercise classes for clients of all...

Youth Soccer Instructor

  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Employee discounts Opportunity for advancement Training & development Soccer Shots - Staten Island is looking for a passionate youth soccer instructor...

Tennis Instructor (Staten Island, NY)

  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from Shrewsbury, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

We highly value the contributions of experienced educators in our instructor community....

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Shrewsbury, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Shrewsbury, 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
0.8%
Some High School
0.7%

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