Instructor Jobs in Germantown, 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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Swim Instructor

  • Leesburg, VA (17 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Leesburg, VA (17 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 3 hours ago

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification. One year of experience teaching a curriculum-based swim program and working with children. Swimming experience....

Group Exercise Instructor/Les Mills Instructors

  • Capitol Heights, MD (24 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Capitol Heights, MD (24 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 7 hours ago

Group Exercise Instructor The Group Exercise Instructor will lead members, in a group environment, through a pre-arranged format of exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength and endurance...

Aqua Fitness Instructor

  • Herndon, VA (11 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (11 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Expert personal trainers, group exercise instructors, and spa therapists offer the latest in well-balanced health. Apply today and join our team!...

Group Fitness Instructor: Strength, Barre, Step, Dance

  • Herndon, VA (11 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (11 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Expert personal trainers, group exercise instructors, and spa therapists offer the latest in well-balanced health. Apply today and join our team!...

Zumba Instructor

  • Herndon, VA (11 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (11 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Expert personal trainers, group exercise instructors, and spa therapists offer the latest in well-balanced health. Apply today and join our team!...

Pilates Instructors, Bethesda

  • Bethesda, MD (14 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (14 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 10 days ago

As an Equinox Pilates Instructor, your career becomes an empowered lifestyle founded on maximizing both your personal and client potential....

Swim Coach

  • Bethesda, MD (14 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (14 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Bethesda Country Club is hiring Swim Coaches. This position will help manage our swim program for a seasonal period. This is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that believes our...

Swim Instructor/Aquatics Lead

  • Frederick, MD (22 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Frederick, MD (22 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 12 days ago

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

Aquatics Swim Instructor (Seasonal)

  • Reston, VA (12 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Reston, VA (12 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 12 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....

Fitness Instructor - General Group Fitness

  • Leesburg, VA (17 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Leesburg, VA (17 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Work involves responsibility for class design, planning, and conduct, as well as maintenance of fitness class equipment; must be a Certified Fitness Instructor. Certified Fitness Instructor....

Gymnastics Instructor

  • Gaithersburg, MD (2 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 16 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (2 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 16 days ago

For over 40 years, our trained instructors have nurtured happy, confident kids through parent/child classes, gymnastics, dance and sports prep, plus enjoyable extras like camps, Parents Survival Nights...

Part Time Youth Soccer Coach

  • Bethesda, MD (14 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 18 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (14 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 18 days 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...

KidStrong Coach/Coach for Kids/Fitness Instructor for Kids

  • Sterling, VA (11 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 18 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (11 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 18 days ago

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Employee discounts Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Training & development Looking for a workplace where you can be part of a fun, energetic, and...

Swim Instructor

  • Rockville, MD (8 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (8 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 19 days ago

As a Bender JCC employee, you will receive an individual membership to the Bender JCC, including complete access to the entire fitness facility, pools, and group exercise classes....

Water Safety Instructor

  • Frederick, MD (22 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Frederick, MD (22 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 19 days ago

In order to maintain our American Red Cross agreement, the lessons are taught by certified ARC Instructors....

Demographic Data for Germantown, MD

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Germantown, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Germantown, 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 Germantown, 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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