Personal Trainer

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

The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer