Instructor Jobs in Sacramento, 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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PRIVATE SWIM INSTRUCTORS $40-$60/hr - Hiring Now

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago

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Master's Swim Coach

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary As an Aquatics Masters Swim Team Coach, you will work in a fast-paced environment and will help our adult members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art recreational and lap...

Swim Instructor

  • Folsom, CA (19 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Folsom, CA (19 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary As an Aquatics Swim Instructor, you will work in a fast-paced environment. You will help both adults and children improve their swimming....

VAPA/ Dance Teacher Pool - 2025-2026 School Year

  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary We are looking for passionate and dynamic Visual and Performing Arts Dance teachers to join our team and inspire students in grades K-12. In this role, you will be...

Aqua Fitness Instructor

  • Folsom, CA (19 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Folsom, CA (19 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

BARRE: LIFE BARRE: Strength & Grace Align. LIFE BARRE classes are rooted deeply in ballet with movements that stem from traditional ballet form....

St. HOPE Public Schools Careers - Head Girls Flag Football Coach 25-26 Season

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Coach Job Description About St. HOPE Public Schools Since 2003 St. HOPE Public Schools has passionately worked toward the mission of graduating self-motivated, industrious and critical thinking...

Senior Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

  • Dixon, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dixon, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

The Senior Lifeguard/Swim Instructor performs a variety of duties to ensure the City of Dixon swimming pool is a safe and enjoyable aquatic facility....

Head Girls Flag Football Coach 25-26 Season

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Coach Job Description About St. HOPE Public Schools Since 2003 St. HOPE Public Schools has passionately worked toward the mission of graduating self-motivated, industrious and critical thinking...

Small Group Training Coach

  • Folsom, CA (19 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Folsom, CA (19 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

CPR/AED Certification Minimum of one of the following Group Exercise Certifications: National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Council of Exercise (ACE), American Fitness Aerobic Association...

Group X Coach - Silver Sneakers / Active Aging

  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 45+ 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....

Aquatics Swim Instructor (Pays up to $19/hour starting)

  • Elk Grove, CA (10 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Elk Grove, CA (10 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Summary As an Aquatics Swim Instructor, you will work in a fast-paced environment. You will help both adults and children improve their swimming....

Swimming Instructor

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

In addition to an hourly rate of pay Swim Instructors will earn a $5.00 bonus for each private, semi-private and select group swim lesson serviced. 401K with dollar for dollar match up to 4%....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Group Exercise Instructors must be dependable and consistent in their class schedules....

HIIT/ Boot Camp Instructor

  • Rocklin, CA (20 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rocklin, CA (20 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Organizational Relationship Reports to Group X Coordinator Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The HIIT Instructors will lead a high energy, intense boot camp-style class that is formatted for 4 different...

Pilates Instructor

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 60+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Pilates Instructors support members and champion healthier, happier lives by nurturing and maintaining strong client relationships....

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Sacramento, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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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