Instructor Jobs in Connecticut

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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Junior Varsity Cheerleading Coach

  • New Fairfield, CT
  • 16 hours ago
  • New Fairfield, CT
  • 16 hours ago

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coach Date Posted: 6/12/2025 Location: High School Date Available: Fall 2025 Closing Date: 6/25/2025 or Until Filled    VACANCY NOTICE NEW FAIRFIELD...

Cycling Instructor (GR)

  • Greenwich, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenwich, CT
  • 1 day ago

Maintain a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors, club staff and members. Adhere to Group Exercise policies and procedures....

Group Fitness Instructor (NW)

  • Norwalk, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 1 day ago

Maintain a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors, club staff and members. Adhere to Group Exercise policies and procedures....

Group Fitness Instructor (MI)

  • Milford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 1 day ago

Maintain a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors, club staff and members. Adhere to Group Exercise policies and procedures....

Group Fitness Instructor (SH)

  • Shelton, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Shelton, CT
  • 1 day ago

Maintain a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors, club staff and members. Adhere to Group Exercise policies and procedures....

Group Fitness Instructor (HA)

  • Hamden, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Hamden, CT
  • 1 day ago

Maintain a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors, club staff and members. Adhere to Group Exercise policies and procedures....

Cycling Instructor (FA)

  • Fairfield, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 1 day ago

Maintain a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors, club staff and members. Adhere to Group Exercise policies and procedures....

Cycling Instructor (NW)

  • Norwalk, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 1 day ago

Maintain a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors, club staff and members. Adhere to Group Exercise policies and procedures....

Group Fitness Instructor (TR)

  • Trumbull, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Trumbull, CT
  • 1 day ago

Maintain a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors, club staff and members. Adhere to Group Exercise policies and procedures....

Group Fitness Instructor (FA)

  • Fairfield, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 1 day ago

Maintain a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors, club staff and members. Adhere to Group Exercise policies and procedures....

Cycling Instructor (ST)

  • Stratford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Stratford, CT
  • 1 day ago

Maintain a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors, club staff and members. Adhere to Group Exercise policies and procedures....

Group Fitness Instructor (ST)

  • Stratford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Stratford, CT
  • 1 day ago

Maintain a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors, club staff and members. Adhere to Group Exercise policies and procedures....

Pilates Instructor

  • Trumbull, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Trumbull, CT
  • 1 day ago

: Barre, TRX) Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job....

Cycling Instructor (OR)

  • Orange, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Orange, CT
  • 1 day ago

Maintain a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors, club staff and members. Adhere to Group Exercise policies and procedures....

Group Fitness Instructor (OR)

  • Orange, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Orange, CT
  • 1 day ago

Maintain a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors, club staff and members. Adhere to Group Exercise policies and procedures....

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Connecticut

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in Connecticut offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
61.2%
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
0.8%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Instructors in Connecticut
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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