Instructor Jobs in Grand Prairie, 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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Swim Instructor

  • Grapevine, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Grapevine, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Job Title: Swim Instructor Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Head Lifeguard/Assistant Pool Manager Dept....

Dance Instructor

  • Fort Worth, TX (19 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (19 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 6 days ago

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Employment Application As a YMCA Dance Class Instructor, you will lead, engage, and motivate members in various dance classes, promoting wellness and healthy lifestyles...

Swim Instructor

  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 7 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....

Aquatics Swim Instructor

  • Garland, TX (23 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Garland, TX (23 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 7 days ago

As an Aquatics Swim Instructor, you will work in a fast-paced environment. You will help both adults and children improve their swimming....

Swim Instructor

  • Trophy Club, TX (20 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Trophy Club, TX (20 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Our instructors should like working with this age group and be good at making parents feel comfortable....

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Garland, TX (23 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Garland, TX (23 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 9 days ago

As a Group Exercise Instructor, youre not just running a workoutyoure driving community, helping people feel welcome, and inspiring results....

Aquatic's Swim Instructor

  • Garland, TX (23 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Garland, TX (23 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 10 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....

Adventure & Extreme Sports Instructor

  • Hurst, TX (10 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hurst, TX (10 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 10 days ago

As an Adventure & Extreme Sports Instructor, youll lead high-energy, physically active experiences for people of all ages and skill levels promoting safety, building confidence, and creating lasting...

MS- Dance Teacher (25-26 SY) Austin MS

  • Irving, TX (3 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Irving, TX (3 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem-solving skills while under stress. Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making....

Group Exercise Instructor - Denton, Lewisville, Carrollton

  • Carrollton, TX (13 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Carrollton, TX (13 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Summary The following provides a detailed description for the position of Group Exercise Instructor (GXI)....

Water Safety Instructor I

  • Plano, TX (24 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Plano, TX (24 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Typical Decisions: The incumbent must effectively interpret and implement the Red Cross curriculum and guidelines to match those of the department, and be able to exercise good judgment to ensure a...

Sub Group Fitness Instructor

  • Addison, TX (15 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Addison, TX (15 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 15 days ago

Torch Fitness, a division of Valet Living, is looking for an enthusiastic Group Fitness instructor to lead engaging, high-energy 45-minute fitness classes at Cortland Addison Circle and surrounding...

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 16 days ago

BARRE: LIFE BARRE: Strength & Grace Align. LIFE BARRE classes are rooted deeply in ballet with movements that stem from traditional ballet form....

Water Aerobics Instructor

  • Plano, TX (24 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • Plano, TX (24 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 18 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

  • Flower Mound, TX (18 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • Flower Mound, TX (18 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 18 days ago

Powered by JazzHR a job alert for this search Swim Instructor Flower Mound, TX, US...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Grand Prairie, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Grand Prairie, 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
2.1%
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 Grand Prairie, 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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