Instructor Jobs in Fremont, 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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Group Fitness Instructor

  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Follow all instructor sign-in/sign-out procedures. Understand, and follow all policies, procedures, and standards....

Community Fitness Instructor (GEX and Pilates) (Short-term/hourly)

  • San Mateo, CA (18 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (18 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Pilates, Group Exercise/Dance Preferred Qualifications: Benefits: Due to the temporary nature of this position, are not included....

Part-Time Water Polo/Swim Coach (Pool)

  • San Mateo, CA (18 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (18 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Part-Time Water Polo/Swim Coach (Pool) San Mateo County Community College District San Mateo, CA Full-time Education Posted on April 01, 2025 Part-Time Water Polo/Swim Coach (Pool) San Mateo...

Part-Time Physical Education & Dance Instructor (Pool)

  • Saratoga, CA (21 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saratoga, CA (21 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Part-Time Physical Education & Dance Instructor (Pool) West Valley-Mission Community College District Saratoga, CA Full-time Education Posted on March 30, 2025 Part-Time Physical Education & Dance Instructor...

Part-Time Dance Instructor (Pool)

  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Part-Time Dance Instructor (Pool) West Valley-Mission Community College District Santa Clara, CA Full-time Education Posted on April 22, 2025 Part-Time Dance Instructor (Pool) Closing Date: Definition...

Part-Time Martial Arts Instructor (Pool)

  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Part-Time Martial Arts Instructor (Pool) West Valley-Mission Community College District Santa Clara, CA Full-time Education Posted on April 22, 2025 Part-Time Martial Arts Instructor (Pool) Closing...

Theatre/Dance Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool)

  • Fremont, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 5 days ago

Theatre/Dance Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Ohlone College Salary: $73.16 - $123.23 Hourly Job Type: $ATSJobType Division: Kinesiology, Athletics, and Performing Arts Opening Date: $OpenDate Location...

Swim Instructor

  • Hayward, CA (8 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (8 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Swim Instructor Waterworks Aquatics 14 days ago Make a difference today! We're hiring PART-TIME SWIM INSTRUCTORS! Do you love being in the water? It's OK, if you're not a fantastic swimmer....

Lead Pilates Instructor

  • Clayton, CA (23 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Clayton, CA (23 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 10 days ago

The lead instructor will also provide coaching and mentorship to fellow instructors with a strong leadership position in the studio(s)....

Dance Teacher

  • Sunnyvale, CA (12 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (12 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 10 days 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...

Group X Coach

  • Mountain View, CA (11 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (11 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 13 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....

Group X Coach

  • Redwood City, CA (15 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (15 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 13 days ago

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

Preschool Sports Coach

  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 15 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 Fitness Instructor

  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 16 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....

Pilates Instructor

  • Walnut Creek, CA (21 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (21 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Our team makes a huge impact on our community through personal training, group exercise, mind body, cycle, aqua, Pilates, and massage....

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Fremont, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Fremont, 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
0.8%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Instructors in Fremont, 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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