Instructor Jobs in Chula Vista, CA

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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Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (Summer Only) 29343

  • Poway, CA (24 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Poway, CA (24 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (Summer Only) 29343 | Poway Unified School District Classified Jobs page has loaded....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • San Diego, CA (8 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (8 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Instruct safe and effective exercise classes for all fitness levels Follow all instructor sign in and sign out procedures Understand, and follow all policies, procedures, and standards Demonstrate knowledge...

Swim Instructor

  • National City, CA (1 mile from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • National City, CA (1 mile from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary: Responsibilities: We're seeking a Swim Instructor to join our team!...

13-004 - Group Exercise Instructor - SC/ Kroc San Diego

  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Skills, knowledge & Abilities Must have required certifications to teach Group Exercise Class. Must have a passion for the class that will be taught....

Group X Coach - Yoga

  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 3 days ago

or freestyle group exercise programs to members and guests....

Group X Coach - Body Pump

  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 3 days ago

or freestyle group exercise programs to members and guests....

Group X Coach -U Jam

  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 3 days ago

or freestyle group exercise programs to members and guests....

Fitness Instructor (Part-Time) - Hotel del Coronado, A Curio Collection by Hilton

  • Coronado, CA (5 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Coronado, CA (5 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Provide, teach and facilitate individual and group exercise instruction and workouts for members and...

Group X Coach - Active Aging / Silver Sneakers

  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 5 days ago

or freestyle group exercise programs to members and guests....

Group Fitness Instructors, San Diego

  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Equinox La Costa is currently seeking Main Studio Instructors, including but not limited to strength, conditioning, dance, cardio, sculpt, boxing and martial arts....

High School Dance Teacher

  • La Mesa, CA (9 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • La Mesa, CA (9 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Candidates selected for an interview will be notified by April 3rd and asked to submit a choreography reel. For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here 2017.2...080918.pdf...

Recreation Specialist III- Water Safety Instructor

  • El Cajon, CA (15 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (15 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 8 days ago

THE POSITION: As a Water Safety Instructor, this position requires the ability to perform a full range of duties as assigned, working independently and exercising judgment and initiative....

Girls JV Flag Football Coach (CLE25-108-SOH) -SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL

  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 14 days ago

About the Employer Imagine a school district that wins the San Diego County Academic Decathlon eight years in a row, that guarantees a college education to entire grade levels of children and...

Youth Dance Instructor

  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Youth Dance Instructor Volo Sports - Part Time San Diego CA Player Operations: Any Sport - Coach 0 2 days ago Company Description Founded and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland in 2010, Volo is a...

Group X Coach

  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 16 days ago

pre-choreographed or freestyle group exercise programs to members and guests....

Demographic Data for Chula Vista, CA

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Chula Vista, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Chula Vista, CA 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 Chula Vista, CA
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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