Instructor Jobs in De Pere, WI

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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Swim Instructors - Daytimes (Fox West YMCA)

  • Greenville, WI (23 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenville, WI (23 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Swim Instructors - Daytimes (Fox West YMCA) 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars W6931 School Road, Greenville, WI 54942 The Fox West YMCA is hiring daytime Swim Instructors at our Greenville pool....

Lifeguard & Swim Instructor (Fox West YMCA)

  • Greenville, WI (23 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenville, WI (23 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Lifeguard & Swim Instructor (Fox West YMCA) 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars W6931 School Road, Greenville, WI 54942 The Fox West YMCA is hiring a shared role of a Lifeguard & Swim Instructor....

Swim Instructor-Kroc Center-Part-time

  • Green Bay, WI (6 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (6 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 8 days ago

Swim Instructor pay rate is $15.53/hour. An additional $1.00/hour is paid if you also work as a certified Lifeguard....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

There is a need for instructors who have experience in any and all of the following genres - Bootcamp based classes, BOSU, Kickboxing, Zumba, TRX, Hi/Lo, Sculpt, Yoga and Pilates....

2025 Seasonal Swim Instructor

  • De Pere, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • De Pere, WI
  • 30+ days ago

Instructors typically teach multiple classes on a weeknight. No classes held on major holidays or during Syble Hopp school breaks!...

Head Girls Cheerleading Coach - Appleton North High School

  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

Head Girls Cheerleading Coach - Appleton North High School JobID: 4012 Position Type: Co-Curricular Coach/Advisor Date Posted: 2/27/2025 Location: North High School The Appleton Area School...

Gymnastics Instructor

  • Green Bay, WI (6 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (6 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY As a Gymnastics Instructor, you will safely lead members and participants through fun and engaging gymnastics classes....

Small Group Training Coach in Appleton, WI

  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

Looking to add coaches to run our small group training sessions that are ready to lead, inspire and connect with people. A great coach has empathy and amazing communication skills. They are...

Martial Arts Instructor

  • Green Bay, WI (6 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (6 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

Work collaboratively with Supervisor and other instructors to develop objectives and goals for each session....

Swim Instructor

  • Green Bay, WI (6 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (6 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

The Swimming instructors responsibilities include analyzing swim techniques and determining skill levels, developing individualized swimming programs, educating swimmers on various techniques and styles...

Youth Sports Coach

  • Green Bay, WI (6 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (6 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY Our Youth Sports Coach will contribute to the Ys mission by providing a safe, non-competitive, and enjoyable sporting experience for your assigned group of aspiring athletes while...

Seasonal - Sports Camp Instructor (Recreation/Sports Instructor I)

  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

The sports camp instructor will lead one or more of our introductory summer youth sports camps, including multisport, soccer, baseball, or flag football....

Seasonal - Pickleball Instructor (Recreation/Sports Instructor II)

  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

The pickleball instructor will lead one or more of our introductory summer pickleball camps and clinics....

Seasonal - Tennis Instructor

  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

The tennis instructors will lead our youth tennis camps, and Little Hitters tennis programs....

Group Exercise Instructor-PM Zumba

  • Green Bay, WI (6 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (6 miles from De Pere, WI)
  • 90+ days ago

East Side YMCA is looking for a evening Zumba Instructor!...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in De Pere, WI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in De Pere, WI 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 De Pere, WI
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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