Instructor Jobs in Mount Pleasant, SC

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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Experienced Yoga/Fitness Instructor

  • Johns Island, SC (15 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Johns Island, SC (15 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC)
  • 3 days ago

If you're engaging and have a passion for health, fitness, and exercise, we want to meet you!...

Kids Sports Coach

  • Charleston, SC (6 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Charleston, SC (6 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC)
  • 6 days ago

The ideal candidate will have expertise in various sports and a genuine enthusiasm for engaging young students in physical activities and sportsmanship.Qualified applicants must have excellent...

Cooking Camp Instructor - Summer Camp

  • Charleston, SC (6 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Charleston, SC (6 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC)
  • 22 days ago

Junior Cooking Camp Instructor Join the Culinary Carnival: Junior Cooking Camp Instructor Needed! Are you ready to add some flavor to your summer?...

Experienced Yoga/Fitness Instructor - Stretch Therapy

  • Charleston, SC (6 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC)
  • 25 days ago
  • Charleston, SC (6 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC)
  • 25 days ago

If youre engaging and have a passion for health, fitness, and exercise, we want to meet you!...

Junior Tennis Instructor - Recreation

  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 26 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 26 days ago

Part-time Instructor - Recreation Assist Tennis Pro with summer camps at Whipple Road Tennis Complex, Park West Complex and Royall Avenue Tennis Courts....

Water Safety Instructor - Recreation

  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 26 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 26 days ago

Water Safety Instructor- Recreation JOB SUMMARY The Water Safety Instructor provides instruction to swimmers of all levels, including non- swimmers, in the appropriate levels designated by Starfish...

Sub Group Fitness Instructor

  • Charleston, SC (6 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Charleston, SC (6 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Group Fitness Instructor Sub with St....

Starfish Swim Instructor

  • Charleston, SC (6 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Charleston, SC (6 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC)
  • 90+ days ago

experience and/or training High School Diploma (or GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience Valid Driver's License First Aid/CPR for Professional Rescuers Starfish Water Safety Instructor...

Group Fitness Instructor in Charleston , SC

  • Charleston, SC (6 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Charleston, SC (6 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC)
  • 90+ days ago

Responsive recruiter Replies within 24 hours If you think you have what it takes to be a 9Round trainer and part of the fastest growing fitness franchise in the nation, then, this position is for...

Demographic Data for Mount Pleasant, SC

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Mount Pleasant, SC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Mount Pleasant, SC 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 Mount Pleasant, SC
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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