Instructor Jobs in Arlington, 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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MS- Dance Teacher (25-26 SY) Austin MS

  • Irving, TX (17 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Irving, TX (17 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 6 hours ago

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills while under stress....

Kids Instructor-Seasonal

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

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

Recreation Instructor - Gymnastics (PT)

  • Burleson, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burleson, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 1 day ago

PRIMARY DUTY: This position is responsible to safely lead and provide high quality recreation class, sports, or fitness instruction to participants above and beyond their expectations. The...

Swim Instructor

  • Fort Worth, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 2 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....

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

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

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

Aquatics Swim Instructor

  • Mansfield, TX (4 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mansfield, TX (4 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 5 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....

Kids Instructor

  • Mansfield, TX (4 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mansfield, TX (4 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 10 days ago

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

Kids Instructor - Gymnastics

  • Irving, TX (17 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Irving, TX (17 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 10 days ago

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

Water Safety Instructor [14/53/19]

  • Euless, TX (16 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Euless, TX (16 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 15 days ago

Must be a certified American Red Cross Instructor (WSI). Prior competitive swimming experience is desired but not required....

Kids Instructor

  • Colleyville, TX (18 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Colleyville, TX (18 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 16 days ago

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

Teacher - Assistant Swim Coach/Water Proof Instructor (2025-2026)

  • Keller, TX (21 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Keller, TX (21 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

SUMMARY: Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in assigned sport(s). Contribute to education program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in...

Secondary Dance Teacher

  • Fort Worth, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

This includes teacher-led classroom instruction providing students with the opportunity to think critically about their own choreography, work of peers, and historically significant works....

Pickleball Instructor

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

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Arlington, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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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