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

  • Merryhill School
  • Milpitas, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220...

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Swim Instructor (Fulltime)

  • Jewish Community Center Of San Francisco
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Wear the JCCSF swim instructor uniform at all times while teaching. Greet all students as they arrive for class. Collect attendance from each student. Evaluate students' progress every class....

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Boxing Instructors, San Ramon

  • Equinox Group
  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Job Description Equinox's location in San Ramon is currently seeking Boxing Instructors. The position entails the following responsibilities....

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Dance Instructors, San Ramon

  • Equinox Group
  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

intensity throughout the duration of the class; Ensure class begins and ends on time; Teach respective classes on a regular basis and keep subbing to a minimum; Communicate with Group Fitness Manager...

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Youth Soccer Coach

  • Soccer Shots
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsive recruiter Benefits: Flexible schedule Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement Training & development Wellness resources Soccer Shots is seeking a passionate part-time Youth Soccer...

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Now hiring PART-TIME Swim Instructors

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

Part-Time Swim Instructor The JCCSF has immediate openings for part-time swim instructors....

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Now hiring FULL-TIME (UNION) BENEFITED Swim Instructors

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

Swim Instructor Teach swim classes for babies, children, teens and adults using the JCCSF Swim School curriculum....

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Cycling/ Spin Instructor

  • HealthFitness
  • Sunnyvale, CA (13 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (13 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Adult CPR/AED and First Aid certifications from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute required within 30 days of hire. 2+ years group exercise instruction...

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Group X Coach

  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 2 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....

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Group Exercise Instructor

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

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

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Summer Camp Instructor

  • Edventure More
  • Oakland, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 6 days ago

An EDMO Instructor is responsible for teaching all STEAM and SEL curriculum for kids in TK-8th grades (grade ranges vary by location)....

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Pilates Reformer Instructor

  • EXOS
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 7 days ago

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

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Yoga Instructor - Group Exercise

  • EXOS
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary: We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, and experienced Group Exercise Instructor to join our team....

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PT Dance Instructor

  • Foothill-De Anza Community College District
  • Los Altos Hills, CA (8 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Altos Hills, CA (8 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 8 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....

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Swim Instructor

  • YMCA of Greater San Francisco
  • San Mateo, CA (8 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (8 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Swim Instructor position offers a compensation range of $20.00 - $22.00 per hour....

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Redwood City, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in Redwood City, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
61.1%
Master's Degree
22.1%
Associate's Degree
5.1%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.6%

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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