Personal Trainer (Part time)

City of Eden Prairie; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community center in Eden Prairie is seeking a part-time Personal Trainer to lead fitness sessions. The role involves creating tailored fitness programs, ensuring client safety, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience with diverse clients. Join a supportive team focused on wellness and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Personal Trainer certification and First Aid, CPR certifications required.
• Experience with a variety of clientele is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead individualized fitness sessions at the Community Center.
• Create customized fitness programs based on client needs.
• Monitor the well-being and safety of clients during sessions.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organization

Education

Personal Trainer certification

First Aid certification

CPR certification

Job description

Job Category: Parks & Rec-Community Center

Requisition Number: PERSO002060

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• Posted : May 16, 2025
• Part-Time
• On-site

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Community Center
16700 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55346, USA

Community Center
16700 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55346, USA

• Part Time (Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal Status), non-exempt
• $27.00-$30.00 per hour, depending on qualifications
• Reports to Recreation Supervisor- Fitness
• Located at Eden Prairie Community Center (16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN)
• Hours vary, daytime and weekend availability preferred

Responsibilities

The personal trainer leads individualized fitness sessions with clients at the Eden Prairie Community Center. This position may work with clients individually or in small group settings. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are:

• Create customized and appropriate fitness programs for clients based on their needs and goals.
• Explain and demonstrate exercises.
• Monitor the well-being and safety of all clients throughout sessions. Ensure that a safe and healthy environment exists for exercising.
• Ensure clients’ needs are met through personal recognition and by providing quality service.
• Communicate effectively with clients during and in between sessions. Communicate effectively with supervisor and other team members.
• Assume a leadership role as a professional in the area of fitness and wellness.
• Encourage clients to continue with exercises and make healthy choices.
• Enforce all fitness facility policies, rules and regulations. Assist in the cleaning and general maintenance of fitness areas.
• Arrive well-prepared for each session with ample time to set up and greet clients.

While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• Personal Trainer certification (NASM, ACSM or equivalent) and First Aid, CPR and AED certifications required. Group fitness certification or format-specific certifications desired.
• Personal training experience with a variety of clientele required.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, background check, work verification.

Skills

• Able to convey a message to get a point across. Communicates in a clear and concise manner. Able to write clearly and succinctly. Tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Ability to perform and/or coordinate several activities, responsibilities, and tasks simultaneously in a polite and professional manner. Prioritizes what needs to get done. Keeps things neat and orderly. Utilizes tools for efficiency. Factors several considerations when planning. Establishes methods to ensure routine tasks are completed.
• Ability to tackle a problem by using logical, systematic, sequential approach. Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives. Notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information. Identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations to take into account in analyzing a situation or making a decision.

City of Eden Prairie Values

We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships.

Application Process

To apply, click on "apply now" at the top of the page or visit www.edenprairie.org and click on the Jobs tab.

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