Instructor Jobs in White Lake, MI

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 Evening Lifeguard / Swim Instructor $15-$18 per hour!

  • Wixom, MI (9 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Wixom, MI (9 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 4 hours ago

Free Swim lessons:If you are an instructor, your family swims free Incredibly Rewarding Experience:You are changing lives, and our students love working with our instructors....

Part - Time Pre-School Sports Coach

  • Waterford Township, MI (7 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Waterford Township, MI (7 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 4 hours ago

Background in fitness (athletics, sports, dance, cheer, gymnastics, martial arts, exercise science, kinesiology, physical education, etc.)....

Spin Instructor (Troy)

  • Troy, MI (19 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Troy, MI (19 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 4 hours ago

Equal parts educator, DJ, drill sergeant, motivator and friend; our CycleStar Instructors help our rides improve our riders improve performance, reach goals and change lives- one ride at a time....

Yoga/Pilates Instructor

  • Wixom, MI (9 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Wixom, MI (9 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 19 hours ago

Job Description Now Hiring: Yoga/Pilates Instructor for Physical Therapy Practice Are you a passionate Yoga or Pilates Instructor looking to make a real impact on people's health and recovery?...

Summer Swim Instructor

  • Rochester Hills, MI (20 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester Hills, MI (20 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 3 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....

Indoor Cycling Instructor (Troy)

  • Troy, MI (19 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Troy, MI (19 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 4 days ago

Equal parts educator, DJ, drill sergeant, motivator and friend; our CycleStar Instructors help our rides improve our riders improve performance, reach goals and change lives- one ride at a time....

Summer Assistant Swim Coach

  • Rochester Hills, MI (20 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rochester Hills, MI (20 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary As an Aquatics Assistant Swim Team Coach, you must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will help our Swim Team members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art...

Kids Instructor

  • Rochester Hills, MI (20 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rochester Hills, MI (20 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 9 days ago

Kids Instructors may also host parties and other events....

Seasonal Swim Instructor-Daytime Shifts

  • Commerce Township, MI (5 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Commerce Township, MI (5 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 11 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....

Water Aerobics Instructor

  • Farmington Hills, MI (12 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (12 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 16 days ago

Detailed Job Description - Water Aerobics Instructor...

Youth Soccer Coach (Garden City/Westland)

  • Garden City, MI (24 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Garden City, MI (24 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 17 days ago

Super Soccer Stars Coaching Youth Soccer Coach (Garden City/Westland) in Garden City , Michigan The Company: Are you someone who is PASSIONATE, PROFESSIONAL, CREATIVE, and ENERGETIC, with a love...

Swim Instructor

  • Bloomfield Township, MI (14 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Bloomfield Township, MI (14 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 17 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....

Pilates Instructor

  • Troy, MI (19 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Troy, MI (19 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Cycling Instructor

  • Rochester, MI (20 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rochester, MI (20 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Group Cycle Instructor - Looking for enthusiastic, motivating, and dynamic cycle instructor, to teach 45 minute RealRyder class....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Rochester, MI (20 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rochester, MI (20 miles from White Lake, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Group Fitness Instructor: As a Group Fitness Instructor he/she is responsible for providing group fitness instruction while monitoring and educating members on fitness and safety in an enjoyable atmosphere...

Demographic Data for White Lake, MI

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in White Lake, MI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in White Lake, MI 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 White Lake, MI
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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