Instructor Jobs in Riverton, UT

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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Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

  • Stansbury Park, UT (23 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Stansbury Park, UT (23 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 6 days ago

Stansbury Service Agency is hiring Life Guards for our 2025 Summer Season. Starting wage is $12/ hr or DOE. Please send us your resume for immediate review. Our pool is scheduled to open on...

Recreation Instructor - Gymnastics/Tumbling/Cheer

  • Orem, UT (17 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Orem, UT (17 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 7 days ago

The Orem Recreation Department is currently hiring for Recreation Instructors to teach gymnastics and tumbling classes at the Orem Family Fitness Center....

Recreation Sports Instructor

  • Sandy, UT (7 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Sandy, UT (7 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 13 days ago

STARTING SALARY: $16.53 - 26.45/Hour STATUS: Part-Time (non-benefitted, Currently hiring PICKLEBALL Instructors....

Dance Teacher and Drill Coach - .5 FTE - Granger High School

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 19 days ago

Dance Teacher and Drill Coach -.5 FTE - Granger High School JobID: 21362 Position Type: Secondary Teaching/Fine Arts Teacher - Dance Date Posted: 3/26/2025 Location: Granger Sr. High Date...

Pilates Instructor

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 27 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 27 days ago

in personal training preferred but not required General professional and personal liability insurance from a nationally accredited agency must be active Two years of similar experience as a Pilates instructor...

Group Fitness Instructor (Part-Time)

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 60+ days ago

Must be able to teach a specialty Fitness Course through hands-on experience and obtain a Fit Tour Group Exercise instructor certification or other group fitness certification accredited by NCCA, or...

Swim Instructor

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 90+ days ago

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

SLC Summer Camp Instructor

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 30+ days ago

About Us Bouldering Project's mission is to create fun, inspiring and inclusive climbing, movement, and community spaces. We put human experience and meaningful connection at the center of...

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

  • Provo, UT (21 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Provo, UT (21 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 30+ days ago

A current American Red Cross WSI Certification or equivalent AND/OR teaching swim experience (for Swim Instructor)....

Kids Instructor

  • South Jordan, UT (5 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • South Jordan, UT (5 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Seasonal Swim Instructor

  • South Jordan, UT (5 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • South Jordan, UT (5 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary As an Aquatics Swim Instructor, you will work in a fast-paced environment. You will help both adults and children improve their swimming....

Adjunct Instructor - Dance New

  • Orem, UT (17 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Orem, UT (17 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 45+ days ago

, Pointe, Variation, Character Dance, Music for Ballet Dancers, and Choreography....

Pilates Fitness Instructor

  • Murray, UT (13 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Murray, UT (13 miles from Riverton, UT)
  • 60+ days ago

Pilates Certified Instructor Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers....

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Riverton, UT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Riverton, UT 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 Riverton, UT
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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