Instructor Jobs in Abingdon, MD

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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Part Time Youth Soccer Coach

  • Essex, MD (14 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Essex, MD (14 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Benefits: Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Training & development SOCCER SHOTS BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON PART-TIME COACH (4-20 HRS PER WEEK) - Paid training will start immediately after...

Swim Instructor - Abingdon (Ward)

  • Abingdon, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Abingdon, MD
  • 5 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Swim Director or other assigned associate, Swim Instructor 1 is responsible to teach swim lessons (in compliance with the YMCA of the USA guidelines and...

Swim Instructor: Coppermine Bel Air Athletic Club

  • Bel Air, MD (5 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 15 days ago
  • Bel Air, MD (5 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 15 days ago

Description Coppermine Bel Air is hiring Swim Instructors to work with children ages 3-12....

Youth Sports Coach - Spring

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 20 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 20 days ago

Youth Sports Coach - Spring Volo Kids Foundation Baltimore, MD Job Details Part-time $22.50 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Bilingual Spanish CPR...

Swim Instructor - Parkville

  • Parkville, MD (14 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Parkville, MD (14 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Swim Instructor will meet the qualifications set forth by the Y in Central Maryland....

Basketball Instructor

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Qualities of an Instructor In great shape and able to demonstrate basketball fundamentals at a high level. Able to maintain an unwavering, infectious energy for five days....

Camp Lifeguard-Swim Instructor in Baltimore MD

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Join our Gilman ESF team in Baltimore: Be a Hero to Campers as a Camp Lifeguard-Swim Instructor at ESF Camps!...

Spin Instructor

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Group Exercise Instructor Imagine being a part of the CFW Solution, changing lives by serving the unique needs of the working population....

Assistant Swim Coach

  • Bel Air, MD (5 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bel Air, MD (5 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

Under the direction of the head swim coach, the assistant coach will be developing swimmers of all ability levels to reach their fullest potential by providing swim instruction in a safe and...

Aqua Group Fitness Instructor

  • Bel Air, MD (5 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bel Air, MD (5 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

Duties and Responsibilities : Develop safe and effective aquatic exercise classes for groups of various fitness levels....

Fieldhouse Swim Instructor (Baltimore)

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

Coppermine is currently hiring swim lesson instructors for our campers....

Meadowbrook Swim Instructor (Baltimore)

  • Mt Washington, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Mt Washington, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

Coppermine is currently hiring swim lesson instructors for our campers....

White Marsh Swim Club Swim Instructor (White Marsh)

  • Nottingham, MD (12 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Nottingham, MD (12 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

Coppermine is currently hiring swim lesson instructors for our campers....

Bel Air Athletic Club Swim Instructor (Bel Air)

  • Bel Air, MD (5 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bel Air, MD (5 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

Coppermine is currently hiring swim lesson instructors for our campers....

Group Fitness Instructor (Contractual)

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

Knowledge of safe exercise technique and group exercise principles. Ability to operate and troubleshoot audio equipment....

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Abingdon, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Abingdon, MD 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 Abingdon, MD
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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