Instructor Jobs in Redwood City, 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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Dance Teacher

  • Sunnyvale, CA (13 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (13 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

About the Employer The King's Academy is an independent, college preparatory school for grades 6-12 serving 950 students. The school's mission statement guides everything we do: "The King's...

Zumba Instructor

  • South San Francisco, CA (16 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (16 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities We're seeking a Group Exercise instructor to lead our fitness classes....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • San Mateo, CA (8 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (8 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are currently hiring Group Fitness Instructors with experience in teaching Ride/ Spin/ Cycle or YOGA....

Zumba Instructor

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary: Responsibilities We're seeking a Group Exercise instructor to lead our fitness classes....

Group X Coach

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Preschool Sports Coach

  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Action Sports Bay Area offers weekly our Outdoor Sports Clinics within the preschools of Action Day Schools. Our clinics are the perfect way for children to receive an introduction to a variety of...

Group Exercise Instructor

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 5 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for demonstrating the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility while delivering impactful wellness services to participants...

Group Fitness Instructor

  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Our team of over 100 associates makes a huge impact on our community through personal training, group exercise, mind-body, cycle, aqua, Pilates, chiropractic, massage and more....

Aqua Fitness Instructor

  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Our team of over 100 associates makes a huge impact on our community through personal training, group exercise, mind-body, cycle, aqua, Pilates, chiropractic, massage and more....

Swim Instructor

  • Los Gatos, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 9 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...

Water Fitness Instructor Northeastern University

  • Oakland, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Water Fitness Instructor About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Water Fitness Instructor provides water aerobics instruction, monitors, educates patrons...

Swim Coach, Lower School and Middle School

  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Lower School - San Jose, CA Position Type : Staff Salary Range : Undisclosed Description The Harker School seeks a Swim Coach for our lower and middle school athletic...

PT Dance Instructor

  • Los Altos, CA (8 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Altos, CA (8 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Teach Theory/Technique of Body Awareness, Ballet, Choreography, Contemporary Dance, Dance Composition, Folk Dance, Hip Hop Dance, Social Dance, or Theater Dance courses....

Tennis Instructor

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 10 days ago

USPTA or USPTR Instructor Certification...

Swim Instructor

  • San Mateo, CA (8 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (8 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Salary Description The Swim Instructor position offers a compensation range of $25.00 - $30.00 per hour....

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Redwood City, CA

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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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