Instructor Jobs in Queens Village, 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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High School Sports Coach

  • Success Academy Charter Schools, Inc.
  • Bronx, NY (10 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bronx, NY (10 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty,...

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Pilates Instructor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Brooklyn, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 23 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY Pilates Instructors support members and champion healthier, happier lives by nurturing and maintaining strong client relationships....

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Pilates Instructors, Tribeca

  • Equinox Group
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Secure a stronger future and help us redefine the science of fitness and the art of living....

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Cycling Instructor (GR)

  • The Edge Fitness Clubs
  • Greenwich, CT (22 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (22 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Maintain a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors, club staff and members. Adhere to Group Exercise policies and procedures....

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Group Fitness Instructor (GR)

  • The Edge Fitness Clubs
  • Greenwich, CT (22 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (22 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 2 days ago

, Yoga, Mat Pilates, Barre, etc....

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Pilates Instructor

  • The Edge Fitness Clubs
  • Greenwich, CT (22 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (22 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Combine your passion for fitness and love of people into your career at The Edge Fitness Clubs! What We LOVE: People. Fitness. Teamwork. Fun. Changing Lives....

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Adventure & Extreme Sports Instructor

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Elmsford, NY (23 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Elmsford, NY (23 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 4 days ago

training is provided Adventure & Extreme Sports Instructor Preferred Background & Skills: Experience in fitness, team or individual sports, personal training, or active recreation Exposure to safety...

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Physical Education and Swim Teacher

  • Trinity School
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Trinity School, a co-educational, K-12 institution located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, seeks a full-time Physical Education and Swim Teacher with swim and water polo coaching experience...

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Spinning Instructor Needed (Temp/Perm)

  • SPINHAUS
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Spinning studio in Greenpoint is looking for perm & temp instructors. Must be willing be give 6am, 8.30am & 6pm classes. Forward cv and recent photograph to ......

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Fitness Instructor I

  • New York City, NY
  • New York City, NY (13 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York City, NY (13 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 6 days ago

The Cardiovascular Fitness Unit is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Fitness Instructor I to perform the duties that include, but are not limited to: Conduct fitness assessments; prescribe...

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Pilates Instructors, New York City

  • Equinox Holdings, Inc.
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Secure a stronger future and help us redefine the science of fitness and the art of living....

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Yoga and Fitness Instructors Needed - Throughout Long Island & Queens

  • Westbury, NY (9 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Westbury, NY (9 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 6 days ago

NOW HIRING: Independent Contract Yoga & Fitness Instructors Long Island Nassau Suffolk Queens Age Well Recreation is seeking outgoing, energetic, and compassionate Independent Contract Yoga Instructors...

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Pilates Instructors, Brooklyn

  • Equinox Group
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Secure a stronger future and help us redefine the science of fitness and the art of living....

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Aquatics Swim Instructor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Garden City, NY (6 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Garden City, NY (6 miles from Queens Village, 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....

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BODYPUMP Group Exercise Instructor

  • New York Sports Clubs
  • Dobbs Ferry, NY (20 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dobbs Ferry, NY (20 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 8 days ago

BODYPUMP Group Exercise Instructors report to both the Group Exercise Team Leader and the management teams at the clubs where they teach....

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Queens Village, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Queens Village, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
61.1%
Master's Degree
22.1%
Associate's Degree
5.1%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Instructors in Queens Village, 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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