Instructor Jobs in Granville, OH

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 Exercise Instructor - Zumba

  • Ohio Health
  • Columbus, OH (24 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH (24 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 22 hours ago

.* The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for the delivery of customer service, safety and productivity standards for the group exercise programs....

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Group Exercise Instructor - Reynoldsburg YMCA

  • Ymca of Central Ohio
  • Reynoldsburg, OH (14 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 15 days ago
  • Reynoldsburg, OH (14 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 15 days ago

Proof of current NCCA Group Fitness Certification (ACE, NETA, or AFAA) and Specialty/ Trademarked Certification upon hire (i.e. cycling, yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Pound, Les Mills BODYPUMP; in some circumstances...

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Gymnastics Instructor- Whitehall YMCA

  • Ymca of Central Ohio
  • Whitehall, OH (18 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 21 days ago
  • Whitehall, OH (18 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 21 days ago

The YMCA is seeking a passionate, energetic, and dedicated Youth Gymnastics Instructor to join our team....

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Looking for Swing Country Dance Instructor

  • Columbus, OH (24 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 27 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (24 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 27 days ago

Looking for Swing Country Dance Instructor (Columbus) compensation: Depends on experience Hi I am looking for a swing country dance instructor....

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Youth Sports Instructor - Ward YMCA

  • Ymca of Central Ohio
  • Columbus, OH (24 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 28 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (24 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 28 days ago

We need some instructors to lead beginner level sports for school-age kids at the Eldon and Elise Ward Family YMCA....

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Pilates Instructor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Pickerington, OH (16 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pickerington, OH (16 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Swim Instructor

  • British Swim School
  • Columbus, OH (24 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH (24 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Group Fitness Instructor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Pickerington, OH (16 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pickerington, OH (16 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 45+ days ago

in Barre, Yoga Sculpt, Warrior Sculpt, Pilates Mat Fusion, or rhythm-based fitness formats MB360 Mind-Body Mobility & Conditioning Best Fit For: Yoga and fitness instructors, mobility specialists,...

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Deep Water Fitness Instructor - Ward YMCA

  • Ymca of Central Ohio
  • Columbus, OH (24 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH (24 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 60+ days ago

Proof of current NCCA Group Fitness Certification (ACE, NETA, or AFAA) or Specialty/ Trademarked Certification upon hire (i.e. cycling, yoga, pilates, Zumba, Pound, Les Mills BODYPUMP; in some circumstances...

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Water Fitness Instructor - Ward YMCA

  • Ymca of Central Ohio
  • Columbus, OH (24 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH (24 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 60+ days ago

Proof of current NCCA Group Fitness Certification (ACE, NETA, or AFAA) or Specialty/ Trademarked Certification upon hire (i.e. cycling, yoga, pilates, Zumba, Pound, Les Mills BODYPUMP; in some circumstances...

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Enhance Fitness Instructor- North YMCA

  • Ymca of Central Ohio
  • Columbus, OH (24 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH (24 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 60+ days ago

Proof of current NCCA Group Fitness Certification (ACE, NETA, or AFAA) or Specialty/ Trademarked Certification upon hire (i.e. cycling, yoga, pilates, Zumba, Pound, Les Mills BODYPUMP; in some circumstances...

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Swim Instructor

  • Goldfish Swim School
  • Westerville, OH (18 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Westerville, OH (18 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 90+ 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...

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Water Fitness Instructor- North YMCA

  • Ymca of Central Ohio
  • Columbus, OH (24 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH (24 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 90+ days ago

Maintains equipment and keeps the group exercise area clean....

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Kids Instructor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Pickerington, OH (16 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Pickerington, OH (16 miles from Granville, OH)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Summary The Kids Instructor provides best-in-class, educational/fitness-minded programming for our children....

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Granville, OH

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Granville, OH 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 Granville, OH
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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