Instructor Jobs in Moorpark, 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

  • Thousand Oaks, CA (5 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA (5 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 4 days ago

form to prevent injuries Promote and sell only F45 services in studio, assist in membership growth and retention Light service desk responsibilities Demonstrate and complete every exercise in the workouts...

Sport Instructor/ Athlete Development

  • Simi Valley, CA (5 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Simi Valley, CA (5 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 4 days ago

The Sports Instructor is directly responsible for providing the i9 Sports Experience and driving a positive youth sports culture on the field....

Group X Coach - Silver Sneakers

  • Northridge, CA (19 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Northridge, CA (19 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 5 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....

(2025-2026) Girls JV Flag Football Coach: FHS

  • Fillmore, CA (9 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fillmore, CA (9 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Welcome to the Fillmore Unified School District Thank you for your interest in joining the Fillmore Unified family. MISSION We develop high-performing students who are engaged and productive...

Gymnastics Instructor

  • Valencia, CA (21 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Valencia, CA (21 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 11 days ago

For over 40 years, our trained instructors have nurtured happy, confident kids through parent/child classes, gymnastics, dance and sports prep, plus enjoyable extras like camps, Parents Survival Nights...

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Tarzana, CA (20 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Tarzana, CA (20 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 19 days ago

About You: Experience as a Group Exercise instructor....

Youth Soccer Coach - Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village & Agoura Hills

  • Thousand Oaks, CA (7 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA (7 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Benefits: Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Training & development About Soccer Shots: Here at Soccer Shots, our goal is to positively impact childrens lives and be every childs...

Head Swim Coach 2025

  • Santa Clarita, CA (22 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA (22 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

William S. Hart Union High School District 21380 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COACHING OPPORTUNITY Hart High School Swim Coach Starting date: 7/1/25 Application...

Group X Coach - Yoga

  • Northridge, CA (19 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Northridge, CA (19 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Group X Coach - Bodypump Instructor (8:00 AM Mon-Thurs)

  • Thousand Oaks, CA (7 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA (7 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

pre-choreographed or freestyle group exercise programs to members and guests....

Swim Instructor/Lifeguard/Customer Service Representative

  • Woodland Hills, CA (16 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA (16 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Assist swim instructors and managers when needed during swim lessons....

Pilates Instructors, Westlake Village

  • Westlake Village, CA (8 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Westlake Village, CA (8 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

You will also have the opportunity to work alongside a supportive team of experienced professionals who will help you grow as a Pilates Instructor....

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Thousand Oaks, CA (7 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA (7 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Gold's Gym is growing fast and looking for a Group Exercise Instructor to help us to provide world class service to our clubs and members by utilizing in-depth knowledge of company products and programs...

Swimming Instructor/Lifeguard

  • Malibu, CA (19 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Malibu, CA (19 miles from Moorpark, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Classified Employee's Salary Range: A-25 This recruitment is to establish a one (1) year eligibility list for current substitute opportunities and future vacancies. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Moorpark, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Moorpark, 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 Moorpark, 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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