Instructor Jobs in Woodside, 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

  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Group Fitness Instructor City and State CA - Mountain View # of openings 4 Employment duration Part time Job Overview: We are currently seeking energetic, reliable and passionate Group Fitness Instructors...

Now Hiring: Ballet Instructor with Heart, Technique & Vision

  • Fremont, CA (20 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (20 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Now Hiring: Ballet Instructor with Heart, Technique & Vision Location: Fremont, CA Position: Part-Time Start Date: July 1, 2025 Bellissimo Dance Co. is growingand were on the lookout for a passionate...

Aquatics Instructor

  • Santa Clara, CA (19 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (19 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 3 days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Aquatics Instructor is responsible for providing private and group swim instruction to clients; maintaining a safe and effective learning...

Summer Camp Sports Instructor

  • Redwood City, CA (4 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (4 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 3 days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY Under the direction of the Family Programming Director, the Summer Camp Sports Instructor is responsible for leading camp rotations in one specialized sport-Tennis, Aquatics/Swimming...

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Santa Clara, CA (19 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (19 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 3 days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY Under the direction of the Group Fitness Director, the Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for providing creative, inviting, and encouraging group exercise programs while maintaining...

Swim Instructor

  • Fremont, CA (20 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (20 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 3 days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Aquatics Instructor is responsible for providing private and group swim instruction to clients; maintaining a safe and effective learning...

Tennis Instructor(s)

  • Redwood City, CA (4 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (4 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Stanford Hall of Famer John Whitlinger and longtime Stanford/USPTA Pro Tom Sarsfield seeking energetic, friendly, and reliable tennis instructor(s) to teach small group Youth and Adult classes, beginners...

Climbing Instructor

  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Swim Instructor

  • Santa Clara, CA (19 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (19 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 6 days ago

About the Role: As an Instructor at SafeSplash, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the aquatic skills and safety awareness of our students....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Sunnyvale, CA (15 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (15 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Instruct group exercise format according to class schedule and adhering to company standard. Greet and encourage new participants and orient them to class....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • San Jose, CA (22 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (22 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 12 days 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 (19 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (19 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 16 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 (19 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (19 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 16 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 (20 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (20 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 17 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...

Swim Instructor

  • Hayward, CA (21 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (21 miles from Woodside, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Swim Instructor Waterworks Aquatics 14 days ago Make a difference today! We're hiring PART-TIME SWIM INSTRUCTORS! Do you love being in the water? It's OK, if you're not a fantastic swimmer....

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Woodside, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Woodside, 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 Woodside, 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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