Instructor Jobs in New Jersey

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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Swim Coach

  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 2 days ago

As the Aquatics Head Swim Team Coach, you must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will help our Swim Team members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art recreational and lap...

Private Sports Coach

  • Newark, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 2 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 3 days ago

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

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Wall, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Wall, NJ
  • 4 days ago

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

Dance Teacher

  • Nutley, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Nutley, NJ
  • 7 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...

Fitness Instructor/Trainer

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 7 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
  • 8 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ
  • 8 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
  • 8 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ
  • 8 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...

Aquatics Swim Instructor

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 9 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....

Swim Instructor Jersey City

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 9 days ago

We do believe happy instructors create the best lessons....

Swim Instructor Secaucus

  • Secaucus, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Secaucus, NJ
  • 9 days ago

We do believe happy instructors create the best lessons....

Swim Instructor Clifton

  • Clifton, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Clifton, NJ
  • 9 days ago

We do believe happy instructors create the best lessons....

Swim Instructor Fairfield

  • Fairfield, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Fairfield, NJ
  • 9 days ago

We do believe happy instructors create the best lessons....

Water Fitness Instructors

  • Neptune, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Neptune, NJ
  • 9 days ago

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

Head Cheerleading Coach for 2025-2026 Winter Season

  • Millville, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Millville, NJ
  • 9 days ago

Head Cheerleading Coach for 2025-2026 Winter Season JobID: 5720 Position Type: Activities/Athletics/Co-curricular/Schedule B Positions Date Posted: 7/8/2025 Location: Lakeside Middle School Date...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in New Jersey

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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