Instructor Jobs in Calistoga, 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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Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor

  • Calistoga, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Calistoga, CA
  • 3 days ago

Job Description The Fitness Instructor is responsible for the fitness journey of clients from beginning to end....

Lifeguard - Swim Instructor

  • Healdsburg, CA (15 miles from Calistoga, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Healdsburg, CA (15 miles from Calistoga, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Water Safety Instructor certificate is also high desirable....

Water Fitness Instructor

  • Fulton, CA (13 miles from Calistoga, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fulton, CA (13 miles from Calistoga, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Sonoma County's Premier Health Club is looking for experienced and certified Water Fitness Instructor for Tuesday/Thursday 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Sub opportunities available....

Group X Coach

  • Santa Rosa, CA (15 miles from Calistoga, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA (15 miles from Calistoga, CA)
  • 17 days ago

The Group X Coach creates an inviting, inspiring and motivating group exercise experience through delivering pre-choreographed or freestyle group exercise programs to members and guests....

JV Cheerleading Coach

  • Middletown, CA (11 miles from Calistoga, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Middletown, CA (11 miles from Calistoga, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Middletown Unified See attachment on original job posting Must have CIF Coaching Certification or be willing to take class for certification. Must have current CPR and First Aid training. Must...

Varsity Cheerleading Coach

  • Middletown, CA (11 miles from Calistoga, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Middletown, CA (11 miles from Calistoga, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Middletown Unified See attachment on original job posting Must have CIF Coaching Certification or be willing to take class for certification. Must have current CPR and First Aid training. Must...

6th Grade Flag Football Coach (HJH)

  • Healdsburg, CA (15 miles from Calistoga, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Healdsburg, CA (15 miles from Calistoga, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

About the Employer Welcome to the Healdsburg Unified School District - Small enough to know our students, families and community members personally; connected to the wider world via technology. As...

Small Group HIIT Instructor

  • Santa Rosa, CA (15 miles from Calistoga, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA (15 miles from Calistoga, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Requirements: Maintain valid CPR Certification Nationally Accredited Personal Training or Group Exercise Certification AFAA, ACE or NASM preferred....

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Santa Rosa, CA (15 miles from Calistoga, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA (15 miles from Calistoga, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

: Instruct safe and effective exercise classes....

Part-Time, Hourly Dance Instructor

  • Napa, CA (17 miles from Calistoga, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Napa, CA (17 miles from Calistoga, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

DESCRIPTION Please Note: Napa Valley College accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. This allows the division to contact qualified applicants immediately,...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Calistoga, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in Calistoga, CA 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 Calistoga, 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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