Instructor Jobs in Murrieta, 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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Swim Instructor- Will Train

  • Menifee, CA (9 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Menifee, CA (9 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for a part time swim instructor and maybe a full-time instructor if all goes well....

Pilates Instructor

  • San Clemente, CA (18 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Clemente, CA (18 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 10 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Pilates Instructors support members and champion healthier, happier lives by nurturing and maintaining strong client relationships....

Older Adults: Noncredit (Health and Wellness) Instructor (Part-Time Faculty)

  • Mission Viejo, CA (16 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (16 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 23 days ago

This last requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor OR (c) A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of...

Yoga/Fitness Instructor

  • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (20 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (20 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Position Description As a Yoga/Fitness Instructor, you will be responsible for working within the framework of a team and performing the following activities: Monitor the equipment used in classes and...

Pool Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor/Head Lifeguard

  • San Clemente, CA (18 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Clemente, CA (18 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Possession of Aquatic Exercise Certification preferred. HEAD LIFEGUARD Experience: Three (3) seasons of responsible experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor....

Swim Instructor

  • Coto de Caza, CA (17 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Coto de Caza, CA (17 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry where people help drive the success of the business? Since its inception in 1957, Invited has operated with the central...

Group Fitness Instructor HIIT Boot Camp Coach

  • San Clemente, CA (20 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Clemente, CA (20 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

So weve fused fitness and entertainment so that we can make serious exercise fun. The Position Were looking for a talented Group Fitness Instructor with a yoga and/or Pilates specialization....

Group Fitness Instructor Yoga and Pilates

  • Oceanside, CA (24 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (24 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

So weve fused fitness and entertainment so that we can make serious exercise fun. The Position Were looking for a talented Group Fitness Instructor with a yoga and/or Pilates specialization....

Elementary Itinerant Dance Teacher 2024-2025

  • Moreno Valley, CA (23 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Moreno Valley, CA (23 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Requirements / Qualifications Detailed valid California Credential - MUST include document title, document number, issuance and expiration date, authorization and renewal requirements. The...

Water Safety Instructor (Part-Time)

  • Menifee, CA (9 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Menifee, CA (9 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

The City of Menifee's Community Services Department is looking to fill multiple part-time/seasonal Water Safety Instructor positions as we prepare for our aquatics program!...

Kickboxing Fitness Instructor in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

  • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (20 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (20 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Join the 9Round RSM team as a kickboxing fitness trainer and be part of the nation's fastest growing fitness franchise. ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE We are seeking enthusiastic trainers...

Girls Varsity Swim Coach

  • Mission Viejo, CA (16 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (16 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Please include all items listed below when applying. CPR/First Aid Certification (No online courses accepted) NFHS Certificates (Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussions in Sports, Sudden Cardiac...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Murrieta, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Murrieta, 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 Murrieta, 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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