Instructor Jobs in Lake Forest, IL

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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Assistant Girls Flag Football Coach

  • Crystal Lake, IL (22 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (22 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Prairie Ridge High School, within Community High School District 155, has an opening for an assistant girls flag football coach for the 2025-2026 season. For more information, please contact Chris...

Assistant Girls Swim Coach

  • Bensenville, IL (19 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Bensenville, IL (19 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted: 3/11/2025 Location: 1000 West Green Street, Bensenville, IL 60106 Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: When Filled   Additional...

Kids Swim Instructor

  • Oak Park, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Park, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Responsive recruiter Make a Splash with FFC Join Our Elite Team as a Certified Swim Instructor! Why FFC?...

Spin Instructor (Kildeer)

  • Kildeer, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kildeer, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Xponential Fitness Spin Instructor (Kildeer) in Kildeer , Illinois CycleBar is the world's first and only Premium Indoor Cycling franchise....

Indoor Cycling Instructor (OPRF)

  • River Forest, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • River Forest, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Xponential Fitness Indoor Cycling Instructor (OPRF) in River Forest , Illinois CycleBar is the world's first and only Premium Indoor Cycling franchise....

Assistant Cheerleading Coach Winter Sports

  • Libertyville, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Assistant Cheerleading Coach - Winter Sports Season The stipend pay information can be found in the Teacher Union Agreement in Appendix B - Extra Curricular Pay Schedule. These documents are found...

Assistant Cheerleading Coach Fall Season

  • Libertyville, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Assistant Cheerleading Coach - Fall Season The stipend pay information can be found in the Teacher Union Agreement in Appendix B - Extra Curricular Pay Schedule. These documents are found online...

Assistant Girls Swim Coach

  • Bensenville, IL (19 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bensenville, IL (19 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching Date Posted: 3/11/2025 Location: 1000 West Green Street, Bensenville, IL 60106 Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: When Filled District:   Fenton...

JV Cheerleading Coach Fall and Winter

  • Grayslake, IL (11 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Grayslake, IL (11 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago

JV Cheerleading Coach Fall and Winter JobID: 4078 Position Type: Activities and Athletics/Coaching Date Posted: 3/5/2025 Location: Grayslake North High School Date Available: 2025-2026 school year...

Seasonal Aquatics Swim Instructor

  • Northbrook, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary As an Aquatics Swim Instructor, you will work in a fast-paced environment. You will help both adults and children improve their swimming....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago

There is a need for instructors who have experience in any and all of the following genres - Bootcamp based classes, BOSU, Kickboxing, Zumba, TRX, Hi/Lo, Sculpt, Yoga and Pilates....

Assistant Cheerleading Coach

  • Lake Villa, IL (14 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lake Villa, IL (14 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Assistant Cheerleading Coach JobID: 1486 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted: 3/6/2025 Location: Antioch Community High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

Class-ic Cycling Instructor

  • Round Lake Beach, IL (14 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Round Lake Beach, IL (14 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Follow all instructor sign-in/sign-out procedures. Understand, and follow all policies, procedures, and standards....

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Elmhurst, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Shape Lives, Build Community: Join the Elmhurst YMCA as a Group Exercise Instructor!...

Pilates Instructor

  • Skokie, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Position Summary Pilates Instructors are responsible for supporting all members in championing happier, and healthier lives by building and nurturing relationships....

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Lake Forest, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Lake Forest, IL 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 Lake Forest, IL
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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