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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Dynamic Pilates Instructor

  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 17 hours ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 17 hours ago

Pilates Instructors are responsible for supporting all members in championing happier, and healthier lives by building and nurturing relationships....

Sports Coach - Montclair State University Ice Arena

  • Little Falls, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Little Falls, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

Sports Coach - Montclair State University Ice Arena Sports Facilities Management, LLC LOCATION: Little Falls, NJ DEPARTMENT: FITNESS REPORTS TO: SKATING DIRECTOR STATUS: PART-TIME (NON-EXEMPT)...

Fitness Instructor-Group Exercise

  • Livingston, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Livingston, NJ
  • 1 day ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: + Current required group fitness certification from a nationally recognized organization such as YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise, AFAA, ACE, IFTA, NETA, and/or...

Youth Soccer Coach / Youth Sports Instructor - Bergen County, NJ

  • New Milford, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • New Milford, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Are you PASSIONATE, PROFESSIONAL, CREATIVE, ENERGETIC & LOVE working with kids of all ages? Would you like to earn above-average pay while staying active and promoting life skills through Soccer?...

Pickleball Instructor

  • Maplewood, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Maplewood, NJ
  • 1 day ago

The Pickleball Instructor will lead in teaching the assigned sport(s)....

Youth Soccer Instructor

  • NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • NJ
  • 1 day ago

Soccer Shots looking for part-time instructors in the following counties, Morris, Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Hunterdon, Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem, for both our Traditional and...

Senior Gymnastics Instructor

  • Ramsey, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Ramsey, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Four Weekdays/ week (flexible) from 2:30 to no later than 7:15 (will vary by day due to class schedule)>Saturdays - 8:45-1:30 and as needed for birthday parties>Sundays - as needed for birthday...

Youth Sports Instructor

  • Passaic, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Passaic, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Are you PASSIONATE, PROFESSIONAL, CREATIVE, ENERGETIC & LOVE working with kids of all ages? Would you like to earn above-average pay while staying active and promoting life skills through Soccer?...

Youth Soccer Coach

  • Passaic, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Passaic, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Are you PASSIONATE, PROFESSIONAL, CREATIVE, ENERGETIC & LOVE working with kids of all ages? Would you like to earn above-average pay while staying active and promoting life skills through Soccer?...

Wellness Instructor

  • NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • NJ
  • 1 day ago

The pay scale for the Wellness Instructor is $10.23....

Preschool Sports Instructor Bergen County, NJ

  • Saddle River, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Saddle River, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Are you PASSIONATE, PROFESSIONAL, CREATIVE, ENERGETIC & LOVE working with kids of all ages? Would you like to earn above-average pay while staying active and promoting life skills through Soccer?...

Group Fitness Instructor & Expert Motivator

  • Lawrenceville, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Lawrenceville, NJ
  • 1 day ago

THE MAX Challenge is looking for a group fitness instructor to lead & motivate our members through 45-minute workouts and provide nutritional support in alignment with our program....

Swim Instructor

  • Burlington, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlington, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Swimming experience: 1-2 years preferred but not required. Customer service skills: 1 year preferred....

Outgoing Group Fitness Instructor Trainer

  • West Orange, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • West Orange, NJ
  • 1 day ago

The Group Fitness Instructor will be responsible for executing a fun, engaging workout at the same time every day, 5 days a week for 45 minutes each day....

Youth Soccer Coach Bergen County, NJ

  • Saddle River, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Saddle River, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Are you PASSIONATE, PROFESSIONAL, CREATIVE, ENERGETIC & LOVE working with kids of all ages? Would you like to earn above-average pay while staying active and promoting life skills through Soccer?...

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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
3.6%
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 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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