Instructor Jobs in Livermore, 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 (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

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

Part-Time Dance Instructor (Pool)

  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, 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 (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, 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 (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 6 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...

Lead Pilates Instructor

  • Livermore, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Livermore, 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 (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, 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 (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (23 miles from Livermore, 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....

Preschool Sports Coach

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, 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 (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, 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....

Aqua Fitness Instructor

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, 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....

Swim Coach, Lower School and Middle School

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 20 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...

Pilates Reformer Instructor

  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Adult CPR/AED and First Aid certifications from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute required prior to start date. 2+ years group exercise instruction...

Pilates Reformer Instructor

  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Pilates Reformer Instructor - Sunnyvale, CAPart-time, teaching 2 classes per week HealthFitness is looking for a Pilates Reformer Instructor to join the fitness team at our new corporate client in Sunnyvale...

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Mountain View, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Arch Amenities Group, the world's leading spa, fitness and leisure firm, is seeking a Group Fitness Instructor....

Childrens Fitness Instructor

  • Mountain View, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Children's Fitness Instructor Mountain View Children's Fitness Instructor PART TIME MOUNTAIN VIEW Life's too short to not work someplace awesome!...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Livermore, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Livermore, 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 Livermore, 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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