Instructor Jobs in Astoria, NY

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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[2025-2026] Dance Teacher (Bronx) - Middle School

  • Bronx, NY (5 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bronx, NY (5 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

Qualifications Instruct Intro to Dance, Advanced Dance II & II, and Zumba Classes Ability to teach Ballet, Modern, Hip-Hop, African, and Social/Latin Dance styles highly preferred Strong interpersonal...

Swim Instructor PT - BPC

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

All instructors are trained in Asphalt Green’s unique curriculum and teaching methodology....

Cycling Instructor

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 1 day ago

We are specifically looking for weekday early morning, evening, and weekend instructors to lead our RIDE cycling classes....

Assistant E Sport Coach

  • Cranford, NJ (20 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cranford, NJ (20 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Involves strenuous exercise of muscles used in stooping, bending, running, throwing, pitching, and batting....

Activity Instructor Dance - PS 202

  • Brooklyn, NY (4 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (4 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 1 day ago

The Activity Specialist teaches and facilitates a youth centered class tailored to their specific expertise. Candidates with the following expertise are encouraged to apply: Dance (All Styles)...

Activity Instructor - Dance (RHCC)

  • Brooklyn, NY (4 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (4 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 1 day ago

The Activity Specialist teaches and facilitates a youth centered class tailored to their specific expertise. Candidates with the following expertise are encouraged to apply: Dance (All Styles)...

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Rahway, NJ (20 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rahway, NJ (20 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 1 day ago

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

Group Exercise Instructor I (Castle Hill YMCA)

  • Bronx, NY (5 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (5 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 2 days ago

The Castle Hill YMCA is seeking a qualified Group Exercise Instructor....

Adjunct Instructor, Tennis

  • Harrison, NY (19 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Harrison, NY (19 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Adjunct Instructor, Tennis Job Title: Adjunct Instructor Department: Social Science & Communication Reports to: Amy Bass Effective Date: 9/2/25 # of Direct Reports: 0 # of People Supported: 0 Job Description...

Pickleball Instructor

  • New Milford, NJ (13 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Milford, NJ (13 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Group Instructor will design and deliver lesson plans in the designated program area tailored to the skills and interests of each age group....

Group Exercise Instructor

  • New Milford, NJ (13 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Milford, NJ (13 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Instructor will modify class as needed to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs....

Swim Group Instructor-Aquatics

  • New Milford, NJ (13 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Milford, NJ (13 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Instructors must teach in the water for every class. Must be able to teach freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, elements of butterfly and elementary backstroke and sidestroke....

Private Sports Coach

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 5 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...

Youth Tennis Instructor

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Join 92NY Athletics as a Tennis Instructor for children ages 5-12!...

Aquatics Swim Instructor Year Around

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Astoria, NY)
  • 7 days ago

As an Aquatics Swim Instructor, you will work in a fast-paced environment. You will help both adults and children improve their swimming....

Demographic Data for Astoria, NY

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Astoria, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Astoria, NY 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 Astoria, NY
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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