Instructor Jobs in Washington

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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Dance Instructor - North

  • Spokane, WA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 8 hours ago

The Dance Instructor supplies direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for children participating in ballet programs including Fairy Tale Ballet (3-6 yrs), Introductory ballet classes, and Intermediate...

Swim Instructor - Central

  • Spokane, WA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 8 hours ago

The Swim Instructor teaches swim lessons in accordance with YMCA policies and Y-USA instructor training....

Group Exercise Instructor - North

  • Spokane, WA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 8 hours ago

The Group Exercise Instructor supplies group exercise instruction and support for the Health and Wellness department....

6th Grade Flag Football Coach @ OMS

  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 21 hours ago

POSITION #155-EXC-05-25: Flag Football - 6th Grade Coach Orchard Middle School Stipend: $1,922 - $3,173 RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in the preparation of student athletes for meaningful athletic...

6th Grade Flag Football Coach @ PIO

  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 21 hours ago

POSITION #274-EXC-08-24: Flag Football - 6th Grade Coach Pioneer Middle School Stipend: $1,922 - $3,173 RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in the preparation of student athletes for meaningful athletic...

Assistant Flag Football Coach - Foss High School

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago

Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with student athletes. Ability to motivate student athletes. Ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner at all times....

Swim Instructor

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 1 day ago

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

Part-Time Swim Instructor - Teach life saving skills - Burien

  • Burien, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Burien, WA
  • 1 day ago

If you are not an expert swim instructor, thats ok! No experience necessary!...

If you are not an expert swim instructor, thats ok! No experience necessary!...

Part-Time Swim Instructor - Teach life saving skills - Bothell

  • Bothell, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bothell, WA
  • 1 day ago

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

Part-Time Swim Instructor - Teach life saving skills - Ballard

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

If you are not an expert swim instructor, thats ok! No experience necessary!...

Assistant Girls Swim Coach - Foss High School

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago

Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with student athletes. Ability to motivate student athletes. Ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner at all times....

Swim Instructor - Aquatics I

  • Seatac, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seatac, WA
  • 1 day ago

Each year our Y's teach thousands of people to swim and enjoy the water as a form of play and life-long exercise....

Pilates Reformer Instructor - Healthy Living III

  • Newcastle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newcastle, WA
  • 1 day ago

qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services Some benefits only available to full-time staff Hiring Range: $20.76 - $26.40/hour DOE Instructors...

Rock Climbing Instructor

  • Seatac, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seatac, WA
  • 1 day ago

Rock Climbing Instructors are certified to work at all of the Y's artificial climbing sites in King County....

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Washington

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in Washington 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 Washington
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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