Instructor Jobs in Kenosha, WI

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 - Briscoe Family YMCA

  • Franklin, WI (20 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Franklin, WI (20 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 17 days ago

The Group Exercise Instructor serves others by intentionally welcoming, connecting, and supporting them....

Assistant Flag Football Coach

  • Grayslake, IL (23 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grayslake, IL (23 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

Assistant Flag Football Coach Employer Grayslake Community High School District 127 Location Grayslake, IL, US Salary Competitive categories Employer Grayslake Community High School District 127 Location...

Ballroom Dance Instructor

  • Racine, WI (7 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Racine, WI (7 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

Ballroom Dance Instructor - Racine, WIPart-time, 4 hours/week HealthFitness is looking for Ballroom Dance Instructors to join the team at our corporate client site in Racine, Wisconsin....

Aquatics Instructor

  • Racine, WI (7 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Racine, WI (7 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

HealthFitness is looking for a Swim Instructor to join the Aquatics Team at our client site in Racine, WI....

Aquatics Instructor

  • Racine, WI (7 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Racine, WI (7 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

HealthFitness is looking for a Swim Instructor to join the Aquatics Team at our client site in Racine, WI....

Swim Instructor WI-Oak Creek-53154 06-10-25

  • Oak Creek, WI (18 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oak Creek, WI (18 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

Swim Instructor Oak Creek Swim Instructor FULL TIME OAK CREEK Are you looking for a great gig w the work is actually fun?...

Swim Instructor

  • Cudahy, WI (22 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cudahy, WI (22 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Assistant Girls Flag Football Coach

  • Lake Villa, IL (19 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lake Villa, IL (19 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

Description: Assistant Girls Flag Football Coach School Year: 2025-26 Application Procedure: Please complete online application...

Assistant Cheerleading Coach - Fall

  • Waukegan, IL (18 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (18 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: Co-Curricular/Activities/ Coaching Date Posted: 4/21/2025 Location: Waukegan High School Closing Date: 05/05/2025    Assistant Cheerleading Coach (Fall) Who We Are: Waukegan...

Adaptive Swim Instructor

  • Cudahy, WI (22 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Cudahy, WI (22 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Swim Instructor (substitute)

  • Burlington, WI (22 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Burlington, WI (22 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 90+ days ago

HealthFitness is looking for substitute/as-needed/fill-in Swim Instructors to join the Aquatics Team at our client site located in Burlington, WI....

Bilingual Swim Instructor

  • Cudahy, WI (22 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Cudahy, WI (22 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 90+ days ago

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

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Kenosha, WI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Kenosha, WI 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
2.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.7%

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