Instructor Jobs in Oregon City, OR

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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High School Head Swim Coach

  • Beaverton, OR (17 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Beaverton, OR (17 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 15 hours ago

Southridge High School Head Swim Coach Southridge High School seeks a person with strong character to help build a successful and positive program. A candidate will possess the following...

Part-Time Swim Instructor

  • Hillsboro, OR (21 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (21 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 1 day ago

Emler Swim School provides a fun and nurturing environment for children to learn the technical skills of swimming and to equip them with water safety skills....

Group X Coach

  • Portland, OR (15 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 11 days ago
  • Portland, OR (15 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 11 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

  • Hillsboro, OR (21 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 17 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (21 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 17 days ago

Hillsboro, OR Position Type : Part Time Salary Range : $30.00 - $40.00 Hourly Travel Percentage : None Description Pay Transparency: $30.00 - $40.00/hour Role and Responsibilities The Pilates Mat Instructor...

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Portland, OR (15 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 23 days ago
  • Portland, OR (15 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 23 days ago

We have an immediate need for cycling instructors, but are also looking for instructors for Mat and/or Reformer Pilates, Aerobics (Zumba, HIGH, dance-based cardio), Barre, HIIT, and Strength classes...

Tennis Camp Instructor (On-Call)

  • Lake Oswego, OR (9 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lake Oswego, OR (9 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Instructors may collaborate with other instructors, camp assistants, front desk staff, and volunteers, along with other City staff. How much does this position pay?...

Fitness Instructor - Group Cycling

  • Lake Oswego, OR (9 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lake Oswego, OR (9 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Instructors must have the ability to demonstrate safe exercise techniques and communicate simultaneously. HOURS: This is a year-round position, up to 5 hours per week....

Group X Coach

  • Beaverton, OR (17 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Beaverton, OR (17 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Aqua Aerobics Instructor

  • Beaverton, OR (17 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Beaverton, OR (17 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 30+ 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

  • Beaverton, OR (17 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Beaverton, OR (17 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Swim Instructor

  • Hillsboro, OR (21 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (21 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 45+ days ago

Perform all swimming strokes and skills taught in all levels. Effectively communicate each student's progress either to the student directly, or to the student's parents where appropriate....

Certified Fitness Instructor

  • Portland, OR (15 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Portland, OR (15 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 45+ days ago

The purpose of the fitness instructor (relief) position is to support the development and delivery of fitness programs and to provide instruction and leadership to group exercise classes....

Swim Instructor

  • Camas, WA (22 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Camas, WA (22 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 45+ days ago

Gold's Aquatics Club is on the lookout for energetic and passionate individuals to join our team as Swim Instructors....

Lifeguard / Swim Instructor

  • Camas, WA (22 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Camas, WA (22 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 45+ days ago

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is responsible for providing a safe and clean environment for club members to swim and play....

Zumba Instructor

  • Camas, WA (22 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Camas, WA (22 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 45+ days ago

Group Exercise Instructor The Group Exercise Instructor will lead members, in a group environment, through a pre-arranged format of exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength and endurance...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Oregon City, OR

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Oregon City, OR 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 Oregon City, OR
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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