Instructor Jobs in Jacksonville, FL

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 - AQUA Fitness - Barco - Newton YMCA

  • Fleming Island, FL (16 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Fleming Island, FL (16 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 21 hours ago

Must pass a group exercise audition based upon the format(s) of group exercise instruction for which the instructor is being hired....

Ride (Spin) Instructor

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 5 days ago

and effective exercise classes....

Group Fitness Instructor (Part-Time)

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 5 days ago

The Group Exercise Instructor will also serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Orange Park, FL (16 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Orange Park, FL (16 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Group Exercise Instructors must be dependable and consistent in their class schedules....

Group Exercise Instructor - Silver Sneakers - Winston YMCA

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications: Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification....

Group Exercise Instructor - Cycle - Williams YMCA

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications: Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification....

Swim Instructor - Baker County YMCA

  • Macclenny, FL (21 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Macclenny, FL (21 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 9 days ago

Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards. YMCA Swim Instructor certification.4. At least 16 years of age....

Sports Instructor - Johnson YMCA

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 22 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 22 days ago

We could use someone like you! If you are a person who wants more than just a job, who wants your efforts to have an impact on your community and who wants to work in a welcoming and positive...

Sports Instructor - Brooks YMCA

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 23 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 23 days ago

If you are a person who wants more than just a job, who wants your efforts to have an impact on your community and who wants to work in a welcoming and positive environment, then you are someone...

Sports Instructor - Winston YMCA

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 23 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 23 days ago

We could use someone like you! If you are a person who wants more than just a job, who wants your efforts to have an impact on your community and who wants to work in a welcoming and positive...

Sports Instructor - Williams YMCA

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 23 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 23 days ago

Position Summary: Implements and supervises sports program/s for the YMCA, its members and the community. Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football Essential Functions: Represents the YMCA and...

Swim Instructor

  • Orange Park, FL (12 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Orange Park, FL (12 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 28 days ago

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

Swim Instructor - Barco Newton - YMCA

  • Fleming Island, FL (16 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fleming Island, FL (16 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards. YMCA Swim Instructor certification.4. At least 16 years of age....

Swim Instructor - Brooks YMCA

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards. YMCA Swim Instructor certification.4. At least 16 years of age....

Swim Instructor - Dye Clay YMCA

  • Orange Park, FL (16 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Orange Park, FL (16 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards. YMCA Swim Instructor certification. 4. At least 16 years of age....

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Jacksonville, FL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Jacksonville, FL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
61.3%
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
0.7%
Some High School
0.7%

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