Instructor Jobs in Lake Grove, 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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Youth Soccer Instructor

  • Syosset, NY (20 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Syosset, NY (20 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Benefits: Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free uniforms Soccer Shots is the leader in youth soccer development for children ages 2-8. Our nationally recognized program offers a high energy,...

Cheerleading Coach

  • Bridgeport, CT (21 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (21 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 3 days ago

2025 - 2026 School Year Bridgeport Public Schools Human Resources Department 45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324 Bridgeport, CT 06604 CHEERLEADING COACH HARDING HIGH SCHOOL STIPEND: $2,500 The Cheerleading...

Pilates Instructors, Connecticut

  • Darien, CT (24 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Darien, CT (24 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 10 days ago

As an Equinox Pilates Instructor, your career becomes an empowered lifestyle founded on maximizing both your personal and client potential....

Aquatics Swim Instructor

  • Syosset, NY (20 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Syosset, NY (20 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 11 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....

Tennis Instructor

  • Deer Park, NY (12 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Deer Park, NY (12 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Provide tennis instruction to adults and children in a wide range of ability levels; lead group lessons, clinics and workshops. Create lesson plans and instructional materials; evaluatestudent's...

Pilates Instructor

  • Syosset, NY (20 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Syosset, NY (20 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 12 days ago

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

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Plainview, NY (19 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Plainview, NY (19 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 20 days ago

OVERVIEW We are looking for ROCKSTAR instructors to join our crew at our newest location - Plainview, NY! WHAT IT TAKES: Passion. Confidence. Personality. Energy....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Huntingtn Sta, NY (13 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Huntingtn Sta, NY (13 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 20 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...

Swim Instructor - Now Hiring

  • East Northport, NY (10 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • East Northport, NY (10 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Swimming experience: 1-2 years preferred but not required....

Gymnastics Instructor - Now Hiring

  • Smithtown, NY (4 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Smithtown, NY (4 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 20 days ago

For over 40 years, our trained instructors have nurtured happy, confident kids through parent/child classes, gymnastics, dance and sports prep, plus enjoyable extras like camps, Parents' Survival Nights...

Swim Instructor - Now Hiring

  • Deer Park, NY (12 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Deer Park, NY (12 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 20 days ago

We teach life-saving swimming skills, but our company culture is laid back. We get to work with children every day, so each day is full of smiles, laughter, and just being silly....

Martial Arts Instructor

  • Middle Island, NY (8 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Middle Island, NY (8 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 20 days ago

We are a growing corporation and need an instructor who has experience working with children between the ages of 4 and 18....

Swim Instructor

  • Farmingdale, NY (18 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Farmingdale, NY (18 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Our proven confidence-building curriculum promotes a love of swimming and teaches children to be safer in and around the water....

Martial Arts Instructor (Wyandanch, NY) - Now Hiring

  • Wyandanch, NY (14 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Wyandanch, NY (14 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 20 days ago

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

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Deer Park, NY (12 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Deer Park, NY (12 miles from Lake Grove, NY)
  • 20 days ago

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

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Lake Grove, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Lake Grove, 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
3.6%
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 Lake Grove, 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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