Instructor Jobs in Burlington, NC

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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Stength Fitness Instructor

  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 4 hours ago

Group Exercise Instructors must be dependable and consistent in their class schedules....

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Burlington, NC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Burlington, NC
  • 4 hours ago

Benefits: Employee Membership Employee discounts Opportunity for advancement Position: Group Exercise Instructor Overview The Group Exercise Instructor will lead members, in a group environment, through...

Zumba Instructor

  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Position: Zumba Instructor Overview The Group Exercise Instructor will lead members, in a group environment, through a prearranged format of exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength and...

Water Safety Instructor Part Time Greensboro Aquatic Center

  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

To Swim Instructor (Water Safety Instructors for Guilford County Learn to Swim report to GCLTS Coordinator)....

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Jamestown, NC (24 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jamestown, NC (24 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Group Exercise Instructor Overview The Group Exercise Instructor will lead members, in a group environment, through a prearranged format of exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength and...

Pilates Instructor

  • Jamestown, NC (24 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Jamestown, NC (24 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Group Exercise Instructors must be dependable and consistent in their class schedules....

Group Exercise Instructor - PRN

  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

For more information, please visit: The Group Exercise Instructor helps teach group exercise classes for employees, patients, and members....

Children Fitness Instructor

  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Dance Instructor

  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

A background knowledge of dance basics, including Ballet, Tap, or Hip Hop. Provide an outstanding customer service experience. We treat our members like family! So fresh and so clean, clean!...

Demographic Data for Burlington, NC

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Burlington, NC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Burlington, NC 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 Burlington, NC
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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