Instructor Jobs in Wisconsin

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

  • Lifespace Communities
  • Grafton, WI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Grafton, WI
  • 45+ days ago

Join our dynamic Lifestyle team as our new Fitness Instructor today! A few details about the role: Provide personal training services to residents....

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Fitness Instructor

  • The Salvation Army
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 7 hours ago

The Fitness Instructor leads engaging, safe, and inclusive group exercise classes that support members of all fitness levels....

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Swim Instructor-Kroc Center-Part-time

  • The Salvation Army
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 7 hours ago

Swim Instructor pay rate is $15.84/hour. An additional $1.00/hour is paid if you also work as a certified Lifeguard....

In Person Part Time

Water Fitness Instructor-Kroc Center-Part-time

  • The Salvation Army
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 7 hours ago

SUMMARY/PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Aquatics Fitness Instructor provides water aerobics instruction, monitors and educates participants on fitness and safety....

In Person Part Time

Aqua HIIT Instructor - Waukesha (GRP EX 1 - 45 min)

  • YMCA of Greater Waukesha County
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 8 hours ago

Under the direction of the Fitness Director, and in accordance with Association policies, the Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for completing all required training and in-services as required...

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Private Swim Instructor for Immunocompromised Family

  • Sittercity
  • Deforest, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Deforest, WI
  • 1 day ago

Seeking an experienced swim instructor for private, one-on-one lessons (1-3x/week, 1 hour each, timing flexible) at a residential pool....

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Seasonal Dance Instructor Assistant

  • City of Manitowoc
  • Manitowoc, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Manitowoc, WI
  • 3 days ago

City of Manitowoc Careers City of Manitowoc Careers powered by NEOGOV Seasonal Dance Instructor Assistant Print Apply Seasonal Dance Instructor Assistant Salary $12.00 - $14.00 Hourly Location 3330...

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Group Exercise Instructor - Strength Based Classes

  • Greater Green Bay YMCA
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 4 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Healthy Living Director, the Group Exercise Instructor delivers safe, engaging, and effective group fitness classes for participants of varying...

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Fitness Instructor, Sports Core

  • Kohler Co.
  • Kohler, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Kohler, WI
  • 6 days ago

Fitness Instructor, Sports Core Work Mode: Onsite Location: Kohler, WI Opportunity Do you have a passion for fitness?...

In Person Part Time

Mat Pilates Instructor- Evenings

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 6 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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Fitness Instructor, Sports Core

  • Kohler
  • Kohler, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Kohler, WI
  • 7 days ago

Fitness Instructor, Sports Core Work Mode: Onsite Location: Kohler, WI Opportunity Do you have a passion for fitness?...

In Person Part Time

Pilates Instructor, Sports Core

  • Kohler
  • Kohler, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Kohler, WI
  • 7 days ago

Minimum of 200 hours PMA with Pilates Method Alliance Previous Pilates instructor experience highly preferred. CPR certification required; first-aid certification preferred....

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Private Swim Instructor

  • YMCA Greater Saint Paul / Metropolitan Minneapolis
  • Hudson, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Hudson, WI
  • 8 days ago

The YMCA is seeking experienced Private Swim Instructors (age 16+) to deliver high-quality, one-on-one and small-group swim lessons, this role is ideal for instructors who are confident in building...

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Basketball Instructor/Referee - Sun Prairie YMCA

  • YMCA of Dane County
  • Sun Prairie, WI
  • 11 days ago
  • Sun Prairie, WI
  • 11 days ago

Part-time Basketball Instructor/Referee Free Y membership!...

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Youth Basketball Instructor - Tri County YMCA

  • YMCA of Greater Waukesha County
  • Menomonee Falls, WI
  • 14 days ago
  • Menomonee Falls, WI
  • 14 days ago

53051Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $12.00 - $13.00 HourlyGENERAL FUNCTIONS Under the direction of the Youth Sports Director and in accordance with Association policies, the Youth Basketball Instructor...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
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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