Instructor Jobs in Allen, TX

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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Kids Instructor-Seasonal

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Kids Instructors may also host parties and other events....

PRIVATE SWIM INSTRUCTORS $43-$65/hr - Hiring Now

  • Prosper, TX (16 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Prosper, TX (16 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 2 days ago

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Part-time Dance Teacher (Grades: 9-12)

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations...

Dance Teacher (Grades:6-8)

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experience designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to...

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Requirements The ideal Group Exercise Instructor will possess: A nationally recognized certification such as ACE or AFAA in group exercise....

Group X Coach

  • McKinney, TX (6 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • McKinney, TX (6 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 11 days ago

The Group X Coach creates an inviting, inspiring and motivating group exercise experience through delivering pre-choreographed or freestyle group exercise programs to members and guests....

Part-Time Swim Instructor

  • Allen, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • Allen, TX
  • 13 days ago

Emler Swim School provides a fun and nurturing environment for children to learn the technical skills of swimming and to equip them with water safety skills....

Aquatics Swim Instructor

  • Allen, TX
  • 18 days ago
  • Allen, TX
  • 18 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....

Gymnastics Instructor HIRING NOW

  • Frisco, TX (15 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (15 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 19 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...

Aquatics Summer Swim Instructor

  • Garland, TX (10 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 25 days ago
  • Garland, TX (10 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 25 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....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Addison, TX (15 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Addison, TX (15 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Pilates Instructors, Plano

  • Plano, TX (7 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Plano, TX (7 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

As an Equinox Pilates Instructor, your career becomes an empowered lifestyle founded on maximizing both your personal and client potential....

Asst. Football & 2nd Sport Coach/Science or Health Science Teacher (no PE cert) - Rock Hill HS (2025-2026)

  • Frisco, TX (15 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Frisco, TX (15 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Salary Schedules Link/Days: 187 Primary Purpose: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their...

Pickleball Instructor

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Pickleball Instructor Part-Time: Flexible based on program/client needs; commission based work Dallas, TX The Pickleball Instructor role is a position in Cooper Fitness Centers Sport Professional department...

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Allen, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Allen, TX 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 Allen, TX
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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