Instructor Jobs in Newton, NJ

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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Rock Climbing Instructor

  • Hamburg, NJ (13 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hamburg, NJ (13 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Our certified instructor will provide full training for the right candidate....

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Flanders, NJ (15 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Flanders, NJ (15 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Position Overview The General Manager is responsible for effectively managing all facets of their gym, including, but not limited to hiring, training, development of team members and overall gym...

Substitute Group Fitness Instructor

  • Dover, NJ (16 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dover, NJ (16 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Fitness Specialist Benefits Responsibilities: Lead scheduled group exercise classes for the residents of Senior Living Communities, preferably one that can teach flexibility, cardio, strength/power,...

Gymnastics Instructor

  • Roxbury Township, NJ (15 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Roxbury Township, NJ (15 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Company parties Competitive salary Donation matching Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free food & snacks Free uniforms Health...

Head Cheerleading Coach - 2025-2026 SY

  • Washington, NJ (23 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Washington, NJ (23 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Head Cheerleading Coach - 2025-2026 SY JobID: 1533 Position Type: Athletics/Clubs or Activities Date Posted: 4/1/2025 Location: High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide WESTWOOD...

Spin Instructor

  • Flanders, NJ (15 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Flanders, NJ (15 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Spin/Cycling Instructor - 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...

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Hackettstown, NJ (13 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ (13 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Swim Group Instructor-Aquatics

  • Hamburg, NJ (13 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hamburg, NJ (13 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Metro YMCA of the Oranges Swim Group Instructor-Aquatics in HAMBURG , New Jersey Swim Group Instructor-Aquatics Sussex County YMCA, 15 WITS END DR, HAMBURG, New Jersey, United States of America Req...

Gymnastics Instructor

  • Lafayette, NJ (7 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lafayette, NJ (7 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 90+ 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...

Demographic Data for Newton, NJ

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Newton, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in Newton, NJ 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 Newton, NJ
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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