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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Flag Football Coach - 7th & 8th Grade (Cavitt Jr. High School)

  • Granite Bay, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Granite Bay, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Eureka Union School District is a small TK-8th grade district of approximately 3,500 students. Nestled in the fabulous and supportive communities of Granite Bay and Roseville, California, we have...

Leonardo da Vinci - Coach, Middle School Flag Football - COACH-115

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Thank you for your interest in the Sacramento City Unified School District! For more than 160 years, SCUSD has served Sacramento families with quality public schools that prepare students for...

Kids Instructor - Gymnastics

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

Kids Instructors may also host parties and other events....

Swim Instructor

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 days ago

Swim Instructors will plan and deliver age-appropriate and skill-focused lessons based upon participant abilities....

Dance Teacher (Part Time)

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 20 days ago

training; exchange information in person, electronically, and on the telephone....

Childrens Dance Instructor

  • Orangevale, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Orangevale, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 24 days ago

un Children's Dance Instructor (Sacramento) compensation: $30 per class plaid weekly Jazzerettes and Gymtyme is now hiring Dynamic, High-Energy Dance Instructors!!!...

Group X Coach

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 28 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....

Pilates Instructor

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

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

Master's Swim Coach

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

Swim Instructor

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

Aqua Fitness Instructor

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

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

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

  • Elk Grove, CA (10 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elk Grove, CA (10 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 90+ 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)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 90+ 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%....

HIIT/ Boot Camp Instructor

  • Folsom, CA (19 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Folsom, CA (19 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 90+ 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...

Swim Instructor/Trainer

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

Our instructors should like working with this age group and be good at making parents feel comfortable....

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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
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
0.7%
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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