Instructor Jobs in Trenton, 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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Varsity Cheerleading Coach

  • Lambertville, NJ (12 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lambertville, NJ (12 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Varsity Cheerleading Coach JobID: 1625 Position Type: Miscellaneous/Stipend Position Date Posted: 3/10/2025 Location: South Hunterdon Middle/High School Closing Date: Until Filled Additional...

Rutgers Community Arts 2024 Summer Camp Instructor Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Instructors who lack a bachelor's degree, but who possess considerable professional experience and a demonstrated record of professional success/achievement and/or are currently enrolled in a degree...

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Huntingdon Valley, PA (17 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Huntingdon Valley, PA (17 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Keywords: Fitness Instructor, Group Exercise, Group Fitness, Yoga, Spin, Cycle, ZUMBA, Pilates, Dance...

Rutgers Community Arts 2024 Summer Camp Instructor

  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Instructors who lack a bachelor's degree, but who possess considerable professional experience and a demonstrated record of professional success/achievement and/or are currently enrolled in a degree...

Swim Instructor - Day Shift

  • Cherry Hill, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

KATZ JCC J Splash Swim School urgently seeking part-time Swim Instructors. Previous swim instructor experience or participation as a year-round swimmer is preferred....

Zumba Instructor

  • Titusville, NJ (8 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Titusville, NJ (8 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

In this position you will provide fun, effective and safe group exercise to members participating in Zumba class programs. This is a part-time position teaching 1 class per week....

Zumba Instructor

  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

BARRE: LIFE BARRE: Strength & Grace Align. LIFE BARRE classes are rooted deeply in ballet with movements that stem from traditional ballet form....

Children's Fitness Instructor

  • Levittown, PA (5 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Levittown, PA (5 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Be part of a team of instructors who teach classes and run birthday parties on the weekends....

Swim Instructor PAID TRAINING NJ-Mount Laurel-08054 02-27-25

  • Mount Laurel, NJ (20 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ (20 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Swim Instructor PAID TRAINING Mount Laurel Swim Instructor PAID TRAINING PART TIME MOUNT LAUREL Responsive recruiter Are you looking for a great gig w the work is actually fun?...

Group Fitness Instructor & Expert Motivator

  • Lawrenceville, NJ (4 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, NJ (4 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

THE MAX Challenge is looking for a group fitness instructor to lead & motivate our members through 45-minute workouts and provide nutritional support in alignment with our program....

Swim Instructor

  • Burlington, NJ (10 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Burlington, NJ (10 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

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

Zumba Instructor

  • Titusville, NJ (8 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Titusville, NJ (8 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

HealthFitness is looking for part-time Zumba Instructors to join the fitness team at our corporate client site located in Titusville, NJ....

Hip Hop Dance Instructor

  • Newtown, PA (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Newtown, PA (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

We highly value the contributions of experienced educators in our instructor community....

Martial Arts Instructor

  • Newtown, PA (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Newtown, PA (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

We highly value the contributions of experienced educators in our instructor community....

Swim Instructor ECC - Morning Shift

  • Cherry Hill, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

KATZ JCC J Splash Swim School ECC urgently seeking part-time Swim Instructors. Previous swim instructor experience or participation as a year-round swimmer is preferred....

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Trenton, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Trenton, 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 Trenton, 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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