Instructor Jobs in Doylestown, PA

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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Group Exercise Instructor

  • Morrisville, PA (19 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morrisville, PA (19 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: Responsibilities We're seeking a Group Exercise instructor to lead our fitness classes....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Fairless Hills, PA (19 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairless Hills, PA (19 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Fort Washington, PA (12 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Washington, PA (12 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Swim Instructor

  • Berwyn, PA (24 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Berwyn, PA (24 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Instructors are expected to be at all scheduled classes, unless instructor received prior approval from supervisor Classes will start and end on time. Greet participants and learn their names....

Spin Instructor

  • West Point, PA (10 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Point, PA (10 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary: Responsibilities: We're seeking a Group Exercise instructor to lead our fitness classes....

Part Time - Summer Camp - Instructor

  • Abington, PA (12 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Abington, PA (12 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

skills, and be a self-starter.For most openings, an advanced degree in an appropriate discipline, from an accredited institution, is required.Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred.Summer instructors...

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Villanova, PA (21 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Villanova, PA (21 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary Information Job Description Summary: Seeking instructors to teach various group exercise classes to a wide variety of individuals in the Villanova community....

Archery Instructor KOP

  • King of Prussia, PA (19 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (19 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Promote and lead daily activities and projects with enthusiasm, collaborating effectively with counselors and fellow instructors....

Archery Instructor

  • Berwyn, PA (24 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Berwyn, PA (24 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure The Upper Main Line YMCA is looking for an enthusiastic Archery Instructor to plan, organize and deliver value-driven programs to participants in accordance...

Tennis Instructor

  • Berwyn, PA (24 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Berwyn, PA (24 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure To plan, organize, and deliver value-driven skill development programs to participants in accordance with YMCA goals and objectives. Who Are We? The...

Seasonal Dance Instructor

  • Berwyn, PA (24 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Berwyn, PA (24 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure Experienced dance education professional needed to teach summer intermediate and advanced Ballet, Pointe and Contemporary classes and 1 week summer dance intensive...

Hourly Group Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

  • Wynnewood, PA (22 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Wynnewood, PA (22 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 18 days ago

The Kaiserman JCC is looking to hire new Certified Group Exercise Instructors and Certified Personal Trainers passionate about delivering quality, safe, and fun fitness classes....

Kids Instructor

  • New Hope, PA (8 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 22 days ago
  • New Hope, PA (8 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 22 days ago

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

Zumba Instructor (part-time)

  • Spring House, PA (9 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Spring House, PA (9 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 22 days ago

HealthFitness is looking for a part-time (teaching approximately 1 class per week) Zumba Instructor to join the fitness team at our client site located in Spring House, PA....

Community School Summer Camp Instructors (Approved Camps)

  • Doylestown, PA
  • 24 days ago
  • Doylestown, PA
  • 24 days ago

/hr (Returning Instructor*) $28.98 p/hour (New Instructor*) HOURS: TBD DESCRIPTION: Summer Camp Instructors whose proposed camps have been approved by the Community School for the 2025 Summer Program...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Doylestown, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Doylestown, PA 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 Doylestown, PA
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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