Personal Trainer

City of Eagan; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the City of Eagan as a Personal Trainer at the Eagan Community Center. This part-time role allows you to create personalized fitness plans and inspire community members to achieve their health goals. With flexible hours and a supportive environment, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on lives while pursuing your passion for fitness.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One year experience personal training in a fitness center or equivalent.
• CPR, AED and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer fitness assessments for clients.
• Develop personalized fitness plans.
• Track and monitor client progress.

Skills

Motivation

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nationally recognized Personal Trainer certification

College degree in exercise science or kinesiology

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Salary

$40.63 Hourly

Location

Eagan Community Center

Job Type

Part-Time Recurring

Job Number

05222025

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Community Center

Opening Date

05/22/2025

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job Description

Personal Trainer

Eagan Community Center

Pay: $40.627 per hour

Part-Time Recurring (Year-Round); Non-Exempt, Not Benefit Eligible

Position Open Until Filled

Join the Eagan Community Center team as a Personal Trainer and turn your passion for fitness into a rewarding opportunity!

We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals who are eager to make a positive impact on the lives of community members. With no sales pressure and a supportive environment to grow your business, you’ll have the opportunity to design personalized, safe, and well-balanced fitness plans that cater to all demographics. If you’re ready to inspire others, respond to client needs with compassion, enthusiasm, and understanding, and foster a healthier community, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for personal trainers who are wanting to bring their specialty to our community for one-on-one training, small group training, and recreation programming.

Up to 29 hours per week; evening and weekend availability required.

Hours not guaranteed.

Essential Position Functions

Essential Position Functions:

• Administer fitness assessment for new and interested clients
• Evaluate and determine appropriate goals and exercises
• Offer guidance, motivation, and expertise
• Track and monitor progress, making appropriate changes as needed
• Adhere to all guidelines for safety as outlined by the facility and certifying body
• Schedule and track all training appointments. Reschedule/cancel with clients when necessary
• Direct clients to guest services to collect payments, no money should be exchanged between the client and trainer
• Develop and implement specialty and small group classes as needed
• Participate in Community Center promotions and wellness incentives
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Nationally recognized Personal Trainer certification i.e.: ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE or equivalent
• One year experience personal training in a fitness center, health club, community center, or equivalent
• Experience working with and around people of all ages and fitness levels
• Passion for health/fitness industry
• Be able to react quickly and efficiently in a health emergency situation
• CPR, AED and First Aid certification required
• Able to perform all essential Position Functions under working condition requirements as described
  
  

Things that may help you be successful in this role

Desirable Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• College degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or equivalent
• Nutrition certification
• Specialty training certifications
• Strong Interpersonal communication skills
  
  

Physical Demands

• While performing duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk loudly, and hear
• The employee is often required to move or shift up to 50 lbs
• The employee is required to climb, balance, reach, run, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• The employee must be able to react quickly and spontaneously
  
  

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment may be moderately loud when music is present.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: Hours vary and are based on scheduled appointments with clients

Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing 300 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees. Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff. Areas of employment include finance, engineering, law enforcement, fire safety, parks and recreation, forestry, public works and utilities, community development, sports and fitness, arts and preschool education, etc. Visit our website to learn more at www.cityofeagan.com!

The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is not eligible for benefits.

As a public employee with the City of Eagan, you may become eligible to participate in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on MN PERA pension or to determine eligibility, visit https://mnpera.org/.

If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

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Are you 18 years of age or older?

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• No
  
  

02

Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D.?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you able to lift, shift, and move 50 pounds or more?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you able to meet the physical demands of the position?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Do you have a degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Equivalent?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Please list all degrees received as well as the name, location, and course of study of all colleges, universities, and technical/vocational schools attended (NA if none).

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Do you have a nationally recognized Personal Trainer certification such as ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE or equivalent?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

Do you hold nationally recognized certifications in Specialty Fitness such as Pound, Zumba, prenatal, etc.

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Please list the Personal Trainer Certification(s) and Specialty Fitness certifications you hold (NA if none).

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How many years of personal training experience do you have in a fitness center, health club, community center, or equivalent?

• No Experience
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4+ years
  
  

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Do you have experience working with and around people of all ages and fitness levels?

• Yes
• No
  
  

12

Please explain your experience working with people of all ages and fitness levels.

13

Are you CPR/AED Certified?

• Yes
• No
  
  

14

Are you First Aid Certified?

• Yes
• No
  
  

15

How many years of experience do you have teaching group fitness classes?

• No Experience
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4+ years
  
  

16

Please list group fitness classes you have experience teaching (NA if none).

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Do you possess a nationally recognized nutrition certification?

• Yes
• No
  
  

Required Question

Employer City of Eagan

Address 3830 Pilot Knob Rd

Eagan, Minnesota, 55122

Phone [phone]

Website https://www.cityofeagan.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

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  Government Administration

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