Instructor Jobs in Kent, 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 Flag Football Coach - Foss High School

  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Kent, 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....

Swim Instructor

  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Part-Time Swim Instructor - Teach life saving skills - Burien

  • Burien, WA (12 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burien, WA (12 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago

If you are not an expert swim instructor, thats ok! No experience necessary!...

Part-Time Swim Instructor - Teach life saving skills - West Seattle

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago

If you are not an expert swim instructor, thats ok! No experience necessary!...

Part-Time Swim Instructor - Teach life saving skills - Ballard

  • Seattle, WA (22 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (22 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago

If you are not an expert swim instructor, thats ok! No experience necessary!...

Assistant Girls Swim Coach - Foss High School

  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Kent, 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....

Swim Instructor - Aquatics I

  • Seatac, WA (8 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seatac, WA (8 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Each year our Y's teach thousands of people to swim and enjoy the water as a form of play and life-long exercise....

Pilates Reformer Instructor - Healthy Living III

  • Newcastle, WA (10 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newcastle, WA (10 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 2 days ago

qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services Some benefits only available to full-time staff Hiring Range: $20.76 - $26.40/hour DOE Instructors...

Rock Climbing Instructor

  • Seatac, WA (8 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seatac, WA (8 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Rock Climbing Instructors are certified to work at all of the Y's artificial climbing sites in King County....

Aquatics Instructor

  • Federal Way, WA (4 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (4 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Assist other instructors. Assist in training Water Safety Instructor Aides. Adhere to blood borne pathogen training and safety standards. Attend scheduled staff trainings....

Spin Instructor

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 5 days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY Under the direction of the Group Fitness Director, the Group Exercise Spin Instructor is responsible for providing creative, inviting, and encouraging spin programs while maintaining...

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 5 days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY Under the direction of the Group Fitness Director, the Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for providing creative, inviting, and encouraging group exercise programs while maintaining...

Pilates Instructor

  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 5 days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY Under the direction of the Assistant General Manager of Fitness, the Pilates Instructor provides an evaluation of clients and delivers safe, professional, and creative exercise routines...

Aquatics Instructor

  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 5 days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Aquatics Instructor is responsible for providing private and group swim instruction to clients; maintaining a safe and effective learning...

Basketball Instructor

  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Must have the ability to demonstrate safe exercise and perform equipment techniques. Must have the ability to perform CPR and administer first aid as needed....

Demographic Data for Kent, WA

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Kent, WA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in Kent, WA 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 Kent, 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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