Occupation
Fitness Instructor
A Fitness Instructor leads group fitness classes or one-on-one sessions, designing exercise programming tailored to clients' goals and fitness levels. Employed by gyms, studios, or as independent contractors, they combine hands-on client coaching with nutrition guidance to help members build sustainable healthy habits. CPR and first aid certification is standard, reflecting the hands-on, safety-conscious nature of the role.
Duties & responsibilities
- Lead group fitness sessions focused on health and weight loss goals
- Provide one-on-one coaching to help members build sustainable healthy habits
- Build and maintain community engagement with members through in-person and online interaction
- Create and share wellness-related content on social media platforms
- Support members through active listening and behavioral coaching
What Fitness Instructor roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Fitness Instructor make?
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Who is hiring for Fitness Instructor roles?
4 open Fitness Instructor roles from 3 employers.
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Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open Fitness Instructor roles (4)
Fitness Instructor
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation
Marriott's Legends Edge at Bay Point
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MWR Fitness Instructor
Commander, Navy Installations Command
El Centro, CA · $22 / hour
A military fitness instructor role at a Naval Air Facility that combines group exercise classes, personal training, and outreach to active-duty personnel on the Navy's physical readiness program. The position suits someone with fitness certification who can teach varied exercise formats, conduct fitness assessments, and help military members meet their training goals.
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Studio Coach - State College, PA
Weight Watchers
Part-time · United States - Studios · $18 – $21 / hour
Weight Watchers seeks a coach to lead in-person workshops at studio locations, engage members through social media and community partnerships, and support participants in achieving wellness goals. This flexible part-time role suits someone passionate about health and experienced with group facilitation or community building.
Listed on Weight Watchers’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Recreation Specialist (Group Exercise Instructor)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Full-time · Virginia Beach, VA · $20 – $21 / hour
A Navy fitness professional who designs and delivers group exercise programs, personal training, and fitness assessments for military personnel at a base fitness facility. This role suits experienced instructors comfortable working in a structured military environment and teaching diverse fitness modalities to active-duty service members.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
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