Instructor Jobs in Ohio

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 Assistant Basketball Cheerleading Coach

  • Canal Winchester, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Canal Winchester, OH
  • 1 day ago

POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: High School Athletic Coach REPORTS TO: The Head Coach in conjunction with the Athletic Director and Principal TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: One-year limited...

Swim Instructor (substitute)

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 days ago

HealthFitness is looking for substitute/as-needed/fill-in Swim Instructors to join the Aquatics Team at our site located in Cincinnati, Ohio....

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Summary: The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for the delivery of GHFC customer service, safety and productivity standards for the group exercise programs....

Group Exercise Instructor

  • OH
  • 2 days ago
  • OH
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Summary: The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for the delivery of GHFC customer service, safety and productivity standards for the group exercise programs....

Group Exercise Instructor- Delaware YMCA

  • Delaware, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Delaware, OH
  • 2 days ago

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

Cheerleading Coach - Football

  • Mentor, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Mentor, OH
  • 2 days ago

All Coaches must have: Updated fingerprints Current CPR certification Current Pupil Activity Supervisor Permit Current "Sudden Cardiac Arrest" certification Certificate of completion for...

Group Exercise Instructor - Substitute

  • North Canton, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • North Canton, OH
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary: We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, and experienced Group Exercise Instructor to join our team....

Jr. High Cheerleading Coach

  • Millersport, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Millersport, OH
  • 3 days ago

Jr. High Cheerleading Coach for 2025-2026. If interested in applying for this vacant position, please contact Kim Radulovich, Superintendent, at ... as soon as possibleDeadline to apply is June...

Swim Instructor

  • Columbus, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 4 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....

Cheerleading Coach - Football

  • Mentor, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Mentor, OH
  • 5 days ago

All Coaches must have: 1. Updated fingerprints 2. Current CPR certification 3. Current Pupil Activity Supervisor Permit 4. Current "Sudden Cardiac Arrest" certification 4. Certificate of...

Musical Theatre Dance Instructor, Adjunct

  • Alliance, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Alliance, OH
  • 5 days ago

Dance focusing on the following Dance techniques: Jazz, Tap, Ballet, and strength and conditioning for dance....

Swimming Instructors - Delaware YMCA

  • Delaware, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Delaware, OH
  • 5 days ago

Must obtain YMCA Swim Lesson (YSL) instructor certification within one year of hire; all certifications must be kept current during employment....

Water Fitness Instructor - Delaware YMCA

  • Hilliard, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Hilliard, OH
  • 7 days ago

target attendance with continual growth.Instructs a minimum of 2 classes per week (8/month) including but not limited to at least one sub shift per quarter, and appropriately securing a substitute instructor...

Gymnastics Instructor

  • Lima, OH
  • 8 days ago
  • Lima, OH
  • 8 days ago

The Instructor must provide a safe and non-threatening program for program participants....

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Massillon, OH
  • 8 days ago
  • Massillon, OH
  • 8 days ago

In search of Part-time Group Exercise Instructors who can teach various classes at the Paul and Carol David YMCA in Jackson Township and the Schalmo Family YMCA in Canal Fulton Morning availability...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Ohio

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in Ohio 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 Ohio
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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