Instructor Jobs in Austin, 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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PRIVATE SWIM INSTRUCTORS $45-$65/hr - Hiring Now

  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago

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Dance Instructor (East Communities)

  • Austin, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 9 days ago

Why Your Role Matters The Greater Austin YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Dance Instructor to lead dance classes for children ages 4-12....

Swim Instructor

  • Austin, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 13 days ago

Why Your Role Matters We're hiring Swim Instructors at multiple YMCA locations for 15-28 hours per week....

Swim Coach (Springs)

  • Dripping Springs, TX (23 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Dripping Springs, TX (23 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Previous experience as a swim coach or instructor, preferably with competitive swimming experience. Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications....

Kids Instructor

  • Austin, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 13 days ago

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

Swim Instructor

  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 15 days ago

Why Your Role Matters Were hiring Swim Instructors at multiple YMCA locations for 1528 hours per week....

Fitness Instructor- Full-time

  • Austin, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 15 days ago

Must be able to exercise mature control over group programs....

Group X Coach

  • Austin, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 15 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....

Group Exercise Instructor - Lake Creek

  • Austin, TX
  • 22 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 22 days ago

Position Summary The following provides a detailed description for the position of Group Exercise Instructor (GXI). Actual duties performed may vary slightly....

Swim Instructor

  • Austin, TX (5 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Austin, TX (5 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 23 days ago

A swim instructor position in Austin with British Swim School might be perfect for you....

Pilates Instructor

  • Austin, TX
  • 24 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 24 days ago

Pilates Instructor - Austin, TXTuesdays & Thursdays, 12pm - 1pm HealthFitness is looking for a Mat Pilates Instructor to join the fitness team at our corporate client site located in Austin, Texas....

Aquatics - Swim Instructor

  • Austin, TX
  • 26 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 26 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....

Hot Mat Pilates Instructor - Austin

  • Austin, TX
  • 26 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 26 days ago

STUDIO THREE INSTRUCTOR QUALITIES: Inclusive - Studio Three instructors are a family of open arms with open minds....

Gymnastics Instructor (Northwest)

  • Austin, TX
  • 27 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 27 days ago

Instructor experience preferred. You have current CPR and First Aid certifications preferred or must be obtained within 30 days of employment....

Dance Instructor (Northwest)

  • Austin, TX
  • 27 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 27 days ago

Why Your Role Matters The Greater Austin YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Dance Instructor to lead dance classes for children ages 4-12....

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Austin, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in Austin, 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
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Instructors in Austin, 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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