Instructor Jobs in Garland, 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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Group Fitness Instructor

  • Plano, TX (10 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Plano, TX (10 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 6 hours ago

Group Fitness Instructor City and State TX - Plano # of openings 4 Employment duration Part time Job Overview: We are currently seeking energetic, reliable and passionate Group Fitness Instructors to...

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Addison, TX (12 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Addison, TX (12 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 7 hours ago

Follow all instructor sign-in/sign-out procedures. Understand, and follow all policies, procedures, and standards....

Zumba Instructor

  • Plano, TX (10 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Plano, TX (10 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 7 hours ago

Zumba Instructor Here We GROW Again! Are you a potential Zumba Instructor and ready to leave average in the past? Be a part of one of the greatest growth stories ever told in the fitness industry....

Water Aerobics Instructor

  • Plano, TX (10 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Plano, TX (10 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 8 hours ago

Water Fitness Instructor certification. Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) Certification or equivalent preferred....

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Plano, TX (10 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Plano, TX (10 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 20 hours ago

Job Summary: Responsibilities: We're seeking a Group Exercise instructor to lead our fitness classes....

Group X Coach

  • McKinney, TX (17 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • McKinney, TX (17 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Hardin Boulevard McKinney TX 75071 JOB SUMMARY The Group X Coach creates an inviting, inspiring and motivating group exercise experience through delivering pre-choreographed or freestyle group exercise...

Swim Instructor- NBPT

  • Carrollton, TX (15 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Carrollton, TX (15 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Swim Instructor- NBPT Req #408 1334 E Rosemeade Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75007, USA Job Description Posted Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM JOB TITLE: Swim Instructor DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Parks and...

Dance Teacher (Grades: 9-12)

  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 6 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...

Swim Instructor - Part-Time

  • Carrollton, TX (15 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Carrollton, TX (15 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Position Type: Athletics/Swim Instructor - Part Time Date Posted: 9/30/2024 Location: TBD Location   Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title: Part-Time Swim Instructor Wage/Hour Status:...

Safety Around Water - Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 9 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SAFETY AROUND WATER LIFEGUARD: Candidate will act as a lifeguard or swim instructor during the Safety Around Water community swim program....

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

  • Frisco, TX (21 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (21 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 13 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...

Parent & Me Soccer Instructor

  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Are you the life of the party and kids just seem to naturally gravitate toward you? Do you have a blast teaching and just being with little ones? Then this is the opportunity for you to make a...

Kids Instructor

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

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

Onsite Group Exercise Instructor

  • McKinney, TX (17 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • McKinney, TX (17 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Torch Fitness, a premier division of Valet Living, is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Group Exercise Instructor to lead fun, energizing 45-minute classes at various upscale communities in McKinney...

Swim Instructor

  • Frisco, TX (21 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (21 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 17 days ago

The Water Safety Instructor also ensures the safety of aquatic patrons by enforcing all safety rules and regulations and enforces pool rules in and around the pool....

Demographic Data for Garland, TX

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Garland, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in Garland, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
61.3%
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 Garland, 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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