Personal Trainer - Build Clients & Lead Classes

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community; Prior Lake, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Job summary

Dakotah Sport and Fitness in Prior Lake, MN is seeking a Personal Trainer who actively pursues clients and recruits members into activities and events. This commission-based role supports fitness programming and member engagement while promoting safe, effective training.

Responsibilities include on-floor instruction, equipment safety, and guiding members toward goals, with collaboration on programming and marketing under the Fitness Manager. CPR/First Aid required or obtainable within 90 days.

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field with related certifications and experience.
• Two national certifications from ACE/ACSM/NSCA/NASM/NETA with 5+ years in exercise field.

Responsibilities

• Actively pursues personal training clients and recruits members and guests into activities and events.
• Provides on-the-floor instruction with safe, clean, and orderly guidance; monitors equipment use and training methods.
• Increases member retention and referrals through high-quality service delivery and follow-up.
• Assists in programming, marketing, and promotion as directed by Fitness Manager; communicates updates weekly.
• Conducts new client assessments and follows up by phone to monitor progress and goals.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Anatomy knowledge

Kinesiology

Fitness assessment protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sport science / related field

Certification from ACE / ACSM / NSCA / NETA / NASM

Coaching endorsement or Registered Dietician

Job description

Dakotah Sport and Fitness in Prior Lake, MN is seeking a Personal Trainer who actively pursues clients and recruits members into activities and events. This commission-based role supports fitness programming and member engagement while promoting safe, effective training.

Responsibilities include on-floor instruction, equipment safety, and guiding members toward goals, with collaboration on programming and marketing under the Fitness Manager. CPR/First Aid required or obtainable within 90 days.