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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Fitness Instructor

  • Rockwood Retirement Communities
  • Spokane, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 3 days ago

Zumba, line, etc....

In Person Part Time

Ballet Instructor - Branch Programs

  • South Sound YMCA
  • Shelton, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Shelton, WA
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications: Experience teaching Ballet and Dance preferred....

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Group Fitness Instructor

  • Leisure Care, Inc.
  • Redmond, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 3 days ago

What you'll bring: Experience leading group exercise classes. Group Fitness Certification (ACE). Previous experience working with older adults preferred....

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Dance Instructor

  • YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
  • Bremerton, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Bremerton, WA
  • 4 days ago

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Dance Instructor to join our team....

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Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-02

  • United States Army Installation Management Command
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
  • 5 days ago

A qualified candidate must possess the following: Work experience related to the duties described above and possession of the following certificates: Water Safety Instructor Certification Cardio-pulmonary...

In Person

McMenamins Anderson School hiring LIFEGUARDS /SWIM INSTRUCTORS!

  • Bothell, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bothell, WA
  • 5 days ago

MCMENAMINS ANDERSON SCHOOL is now hiring Lifeguard/Swim Instructors! Previous swim instruction experience a plus (additional $2/hr when instructing!)...

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Group X Coach

  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 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....

In Person

Lead Pilates Instructor

  • Riser Fitness, LLC
  • Bonney Lake, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bonney Lake, WA
  • 5 days ago

LEAD INSTRUCTOR HIGHLIGHTS: We are currently hiring for a Lead Instructor with confidence in working with all levels of clients to provide challenging, fitness-based Pilates classes in a safe manner...

In Person Part Time

Vancouver Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

  • City of Vancouver, WA
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 5 days ago

Swim Instructor $17.56-21.39 Must be 16 years or older. $300 training bonus after completing all training and orientation....

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Swim Coach - Valley

  • YMCA of the Inland Northwest
  • Spokane Valley, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Spokane Valley, WA
  • 5 days ago

OUR CULTURE: At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff - of all ages and from all walks of life - work to bridge the...

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Summer Camp Youth Sports Instructor - SeaTac

  • i9 Sports
  • Seatac, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Seatac, WA
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary Serve as an Instructor/Counselor for our multi-sport camp, which includes participants ages 4-11 in a recreational setting....

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Summer Camp Youth Sports Instructor - Snoqualmie

  • i9 Sports
  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary Serve as an Instructor/Counselor for our multi-sport camp, which includes participants ages 4-11 in a recreational setting....

In Person

Summer Camp Youth Sports Instructor - Kent

  • i9 Sports
  • Kent, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Kent, WA
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary Serve as an Instructor/Counselor for our multi-sport camp, which includes participants ages 4-11 in a recreational setting....

In Person

Mat Pilates Instructor

  • EXOS
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 13 days ago

Job Summary: We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, and experienced Group Exercise Instructor to join our team....

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Group Exercise Instructor

  • EXOS
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 14 days ago

Job Summary: We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, and experienced Group Exercise Instructor to join our team....

In Person

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
61.1%
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 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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