Instructor Jobs in Patchogue, 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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Swim Instructor

  • Commack, NY (21 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Commack, NY (21 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Saving and changing lives, every single day. We have a mission to teach kids how to swim and be safer, in and around the water, while making their experience GOLDEN! Working for Goldfish Swim...

Sport Instructor Soccer

  • Centereach, NY (13 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Centereach, NY (13 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Benefits/Perks A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun! Opportunity to build coaching skills and be a role model for athletes Impact the lives of young athletes Online training opportunities...

High School Cheerleading Coach - Varsity/Junior Varsity

  • Dix Hills, NY (24 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dix Hills, NY (24 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Position Type: Extracurricular/Advisor Date Posted: 6/27/2025 Location: Half Hollow Hills Central School District Closing Date: 07/10/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide Half Hollow Hills...

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Ronkonkoma, NY (15 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Ronkonkoma, NY (15 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 9 days ago

As a Group Exercise Instructor, youre not just running a workoutyoure driving community, helping people feel welcome, and inspiring results....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Huntingtn Sta, NY (24 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntingtn Sta, NY (24 miles from Patchogue, 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...

Swim Instructor - Now Hiring

  • East Northport, NY (23 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Northport, NY (23 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Our instructors should like working with this age group and be good at making parents feel comfortable....

Gymnastics Instructor - Now Hiring

  • Smithtown, NY (18 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Smithtown, NY (18 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 30+ 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 (22 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Deer Park, NY (22 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Saf-T-Swim offers a fun environment where you can make a difference for others in a rewarding environment all while getting paid. We teach life-saving swimming skills, but our company culture is...

Martial Arts Instructor

  • Middle Island, NY (10 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Middle Island, NY (10 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Martial Arts Instructor (Wyandanch, NY) - Now Hiring

  • Wyandanch, NY (24 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wyandanch, NY (24 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Deer Park, NY (22 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Deer Park, NY (22 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Swim Instructor NY-Commack-11725 05-08-25

  • Commack, NY (21 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Commack, NY (21 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

TODOS LOS TRABAJOS TODOS LOS TRABAJOS Swim Instructor Goldfish Swim School - Commack Swim Instructor PART TIME GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL - COMMACK Saving and changing lives, every single day....

Pilates Reformer Instructor

  • Smithtown, NY (18 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Smithtown, NY (18 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Certified Pilates reformer instructor (Balanced Body, BASI, Stott or equivalent) Experience teaching in a studio or fitness setting Strong communication and interpersonal skills Passionate, punctual...

Martial Arts Instructor (Wyandanch, NY)

  • Wyandanch, NY (24 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wyandanch, NY (24 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Cheerleading Instructor

  • Wyandanch, NY (24 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wyandanch, NY (24 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

your class to help them grow and develop a passion for cheerleading Help children understand cheer and how it's helped shape you as a person Who You Are Fun, enthusiastic, experienced cheerleading instructor...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Patchogue, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Patchogue, 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 Patchogue, 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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