Instructor Jobs in Burien, WA

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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Assistant Girls Swim Coach - Mount Tahoma High School

  • Tacoma, WA (17 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA (17 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with student athletes. Ability to motivate student athletes. Ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner at all times....

Assistant Boys Swim Coach - Mount Tahoma high School

  • Tacoma, WA (17 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA (17 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with student athletes. Ability to motivate student athletes. Ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner at all times....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Kirkland, WA (14 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kirkland, WA (14 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 1 day ago

form to prevent injuries Promote and sell only F45 services in studio, assist in membership growth and retention Light service desk responsibilities Demonstrate and complete every exercise in the workouts...

Youth Dance Instructor - Temporary

  • Auburn, WA (14 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (14 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Looking for an instructor with a love for teaching dance and working with youth. Hours of Work Variable hour-primarily weeknights between 4-8pm....

25608 Swim Instructor

  • Silverdale, WA (22 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Silverdale, WA (22 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 4 days ago

[The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties] [ is seeking a *Swim Instructor * to join our team.]...

CrossFit Coach

  • Kenmore, WA (18 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kenmore, WA (18 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 4 days ago

CrossFit Coach Qualifications: - CrossFit Level 1, USAW or Personal Training Certification - Can lift 50 lbs and demonstrate movements - Experience preferred but also will to invest in training...

Youth Soccer Instructor (Seattle/Bothell)

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 4 days ago

you'll get from working at The Y Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle Free access to mental health resources Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) Responsibilities The Youth Soccer Instructor...

Youth Soccer Instructor (Seattle/Shoreline)

  • Shoreline, WA (16 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Shoreline, WA (16 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 4 days ago

working at The Y Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle Free access to mental health resources Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) Responsibilities What you'll be doing The Youth Soccer Instructor...

Youth Soccer Instructor (Seattle/Auburn)

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary The Youth Soccer Instructor will assist with overall program development of our Soccer for Success programming....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Bellevue, WA (10 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (10 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 5 days ago

: Instruct safe and effective exercise classes....

25607 Pre-K Gymnastics Instructor

  • Silverdale, WA (22 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Silverdale, WA (22 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 6 days ago

[The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Preschool Gymnastics Instructor to join our team. ] [The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring...

Martial Arts Instructor (Magnuson Community Center)

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 7 days ago

requirements include: Martial Arts Instruction experience Must be 18 years of age or older Possesses a working knowledge of safety and emergency procedures and be able to exercise sound judgment, and...

Zumba Dance Instructor- Manguson Community Center

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 7 days ago

The Zumba Gold Dance Instructor is responsible for maintaining a safe, fun, inclusive environment welcoming to all....

Summer Activity Camp: All Sports Camp Instructor (Magnuson Community Center)

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 7 days ago

The instructor will be responsible for programming and delivering a sports class to kids aged 5-7....

Head Boys Swim Coach

  • Port Orchard, WA (10 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Port Orchard, WA (10 miles from Burien, WA)
  • 8 days ago

COMMENTS: You must be at least 21 years of age to apply for this position. Position is pending what phase we're in and student enrollment numbers This is a stipend position. No release time...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Burien, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Burien, WA 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 Burien, WA
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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