Instructor Jobs in San Antonio, 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 Exercise Instructor

  • YMCA of Greater San Antonio
  • Schertz, TX (16 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Schertz, TX (16 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 10 days ago

The following instructor certifications are exempted from the National Group Exercise requirement....

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Pilates Instructor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 days ago

Position Summary Pilates Instructors are responsible for supporting all members in championing happier, and healthier lives by building and nurturing relationships....

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Group Fitness Instructor

  • Plus One, an Optum Company
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 23 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 23 days ago

energetic, reliable and passionate Group Fitness Instructor to teach Sound Bath at a high-profile company's fitness center located in San Antonio, TX....

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Group Exercise Instructor- Tai Chi, Line Dance

  • YMCA of Greater San Antonio
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 30+ days ago

The following instructor certifications are exempted from the National Group Exercise requirement....

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Swim Instructor

  • YMCA of Greater San Antonio
  • Schertz, TX (16 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Schertz, TX (16 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

The Swim Instructor maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swim classes....

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Part-Time Dance Instructor/ Choreographer

  • DivaDance
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 30+ days ago

You will be required to complete our online Instructor Training before teaching your first class. There is no cost to you for this training....

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Group Fitness Instructor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 45+ days ago

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

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Group Exercise Instructor - Yoga

  • EXOS
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 60+ days ago

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

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Aquatics Swim Instructor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 90+ 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....

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Kids Instructor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 90+ days ago

Position Summary The Kids Instructor provides best-in-class, educational/fitness-minded programming for our children....

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Group Fitness Instructor HealthLink

  • Tenet Health
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 90+ days ago

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Certified instructor in one or more group exercise styles PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: ACSM Health Fitness Instructor or equivalent preferred....

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Sport Instructor Flag Football

  • i9 Sports
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 90+ days ago

Job Summary The Sport Instructor is a hands-on position that will lead athletes and provides expert instruction in their designated sport....

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Sport Instructor Soccer

  • i9 Sports
  • San Antonio, TX (8 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX (8 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Summary The Sport Instructor is a hands-on position that will lead athletes and provides expert instruction in their designated sport....

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Fitness Instructor

  • Pure Barre
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 90+ days ago

POSITION: The Pure Barre Fitness Instructor will lead up to 20 participants through the Pure Barre experience....

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Group Exercise Instructor - Blanco West

  • Fitness Connection
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 90+ days ago

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

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in San Antonio, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in San Antonio, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
61.1%
Master's Degree
22.1%
Associate's Degree
5.1%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.6%

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