Instructor Jobs in East Northport, 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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Group Fitness Instructor

  • Queens Village, NY (24 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Queens Village, NY (24 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

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

Group Fitness Instructors

  • Norwalk, CT (19 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Norwalk, CT (19 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

Follow all instructor sign-in/sign-out procedures. Understand, and follow all policies, procedures, and standards. Facilitate all member requests or forward to a manager....

Swim Instructor/Lifeguard (Part-time) Flex

  • Bridgeport, CT (22 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (22 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Swim Instructor/Lifeguard The Swim Instructor/Lifeguard position is a part-time dual role, whose main objective is teaching learn-to-swim programs, as well as surveillance of pool participants, and...

Pilates Barre Group Fitness Instructor

  • Garden City, NY (18 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Garden City, NY (18 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Healthtrax is looking for a Certified to teach group Pilates Barre classes. Must have at least a General Group Fitness qualification and Barre Pilates certification....

Pilates Mat Group Fitness Instructor

  • Garden City, NY (18 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Garden City, NY (18 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Benefits: Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Training & development Healthtrax is looking for a Certified Pilates Instructor to teach group Pilates mat classes....

Taekwondo Instructor

  • Syosset, NY (10 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Syosset, NY (10 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 6 days ago

TITLE: Taekwondo InstructorSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 4th Dan Black Belt as certified by the Kukkiwon - the World Taekwondo Headquarters.JOB DUTIES: To teach students from basics to advanced level of...

Pilates Reformer Fitness Instructor

  • Garden City, NY (18 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Garden City, NY (18 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Benefits: Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Training & development Healthtrax is looking for a Certified Pilates Reformer Instructor to guide motivated members through an ever challenging...

Pilates Reformer Instructor

  • Smithtown, NY (5 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Smithtown, NY (5 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Join our team as a Group Fitness Instructor and lead dynamic Pilates classes in a supportive and motivating environment!...

Infant Swim Instructor

  • Syosset, NY (10 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Syosset, NY (10 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 7 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

  • East Northport, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • East Northport, NY
  • 12 days ago

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

Swimming Instructor

  • Greenwich, CT (20 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (20 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 17 days ago

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Pilates Instructors, Southport

  • Fairfield, CT (22 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (22 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 25 days ago

You will also have the opportunity to work alongside a supportive team of experienced professionals who will help you grow as a Pilates Instructor....

Swim Instructor

  • Stamford, CT (17 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 29 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (17 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 29 days ago

Instructor may be required to "shadow" or co-teach to teach, before being give classes of their own. Swim Team coaching experience preferred....

Head Swimming Instructor

  • Greenwich, CT (20 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (20 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Head Swimming Instructor |....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Melville, NY (6 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Melville, NY (6 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Fitness trends and class formats are always evolving so instructors are encouraged to pursue continuing education within the fitness space to consistently deliver a unique and current class experience...

Demographic Data for East Northport, NY

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in East Northport, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in East Northport, NY 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 East Northport, 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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