Instructor Jobs in New Jersey

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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Pilates Instructor

  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 17 hours ago
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 17 hours ago

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

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Englewood, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Englewood, NJ
  • 1 day ago

THE GYM is looking for a unique individual to join their Group Exercise Team....

Varsity Cheerleading Coach

  • Lambertville, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Lambertville, 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...

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Ridgewood, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to contributing to the growth of our Health and Wellness department....

Youth Soccer Coach

  • Harrison, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Harrison, NJ
  • 2 days ago

COMPANY OVERVIEW The New York Red Bulls are one of 29 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red...

Assistant Swim Instructor

  • New Milford, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • New Milford, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Assistant Swim Instructor Greater Bergen County YMCA, 1092 Carnation Drive, New Milford, New Jersey, United States of America Req #1669 Saturday, March 8, 2025 We are an all - inclusive organization...

Program Specialist- Cheer/Dance Instructor

  • New Milford, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • New Milford, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Metro YMCA of the Oranges Program Specialist- Cheer/Dance Instructor in New Milford , New Jersey Program Specialist- Cheer/Dance Instructor Greater Bergen County YMCA, 1092 Carnation Drive, New Milford...

Rutgers Community Arts 2024 Summer Camp Instructor Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • New Brunswick, 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

  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 5 days ago

At Crunch, we believe in serving up fun and effective workouts and we're looking for talented fitness instructors who share a like-minded purpose....

Swim Group Instructor-Aquatics

  • Hamburg, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Hamburg, NJ
  • 7 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...

Assistant Cheerleading Coach - Fall

  • North Caldwell, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • North Caldwell, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Assistant Cheerleading Coach - Fall JobID: 1017 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted: 3/3/2025 Location: High School Closing Date: 06/15/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide...

Head Cheerleading Coach - Fall

  • North Caldwell, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • North Caldwell, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Head Cheerleading Coach - Fall JobID: 145 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted: 3/3/2025 Location: District Closing Date: 06/15/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide...

Kids Instructor

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • 8 days ago

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

Children's Fitness Instructor The Little Gym of Summit

  • Summit, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Summit, NJ
  • 9 days ago

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

Cheerleading Instructor (NJ)

  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 9 days ago

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

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in New Jersey

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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