Instructor Jobs in Perryville, 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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Junior Swim Coach - Abingdon (Ward)

  • Abingdon, MD (14 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Abingdon, MD (14 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 23 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Head Coach or other assigned associate, Junior Swim Coach is responsible to assist competitive swim team including during practice, teaching (in...

Summer Camp Instructor - Middle/High School

  • Bel Air, MD (16 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bel Air, MD (16 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Instructors are not required to be available for all camp weeks....

Sports Instructor - Abingdon (Ward)

  • Abingdon, MD (14 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Abingdon, MD (14 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 10 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Regional Sports Director, the Sports Instructor teaches all assigned Sports classes within the guidelines of the Association to maintain the quality of programs...

Swim Instructor

  • Newark, DE (18 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Newark, DE (18 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 13 days ago

SWIM INSTRUCTOR at City of Newark in Newark, Delaware, United States Job Description Outgoing, energetic, and qualified swim instructors needed for 2025 summer season....

Winter Cheerleading Coach 2025-2026

  • Oxford, PA (15 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 16 days ago
  • Oxford, PA (15 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 16 days ago

Position Type: Supplemental Position/ Athletic Supplemental Date Posted: 4/4/2024 Location: Oxford Area High School Date Available: 11/17/2025 Closing Date: 04/18/2025    Winter...

Part Time Youth Soccer Coach

  • Aberdeen, MD (9 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 25 days ago
  • Aberdeen, MD (9 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 25 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...

Pilates Group Exercise Instructor - Abingdon (Ward)

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

How this role contributes to the Y's mission: As a Y Group Exercise Instructor, you'll be an important part of a mission-driven, charitable organization that helps children, adults, families, and communities...

Cycling Group Exercise Instructor - Abingdon (Ward)

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

The Group Exercise Instructor provides quality instruction and supervision to Y members and participants by teaching safe and functionally challenging classes that promote total fitness development...

Swim Instructor: Coppermine Bel Air Athletic Club

  • Bel Air, MD (16 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bel Air, MD (16 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Fall Cheerleading Coach 2025-2026

  • Oxford, PA (15 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Oxford, PA (15 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Type: Supplemental Position/ Athletic Supplemental Date Posted: 1/28/2025 Location: Oxford Area High School Date Available: 08/11/2025 Closing Date: 02/11/2025    Fall...

Camp Lifeguard-Swim Instructor in Hockessin

  • Hockessin, DE (24 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hockessin, DE (24 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Newark, DE (18 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Newark, DE (18 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Assistant Swim Coach

  • Bel Air, MD (16 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bel Air, MD (16 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 90+ 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...

Senior Group Exercise Instructor- Middletown Location

  • Middletown, DE (20 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Middletown, DE (20 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

Preferred Qualifications Multi-lingual skills National Group Exercise Certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, or NETA) and/or BS in related field The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer....

Program Specialist (Sports Instructor) Focus on Winter Pickleball-Bear-Glasgow Location

  • Newark, DE (18 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Newark, DE (18 miles from Perryville, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

Our Promise : Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve Unite communities and inspire service to...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Perryville, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Perryville, 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 Perryville, 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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