Fitness Instructor

Salary: $32.23 Hourly
Location : Eagan Community Center
Job Type: Part-Time Recurring
Job Number: 06032026.1
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Community Center
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Job Description
Fitness Instructor, Part-Time
Eagan Community Center

Pay: $32.232 per hour, DOQ

Part-time, recurring (year-round); not benefit eligible.


Hours include evenings and weekends.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
The City of Eagan is Hiring a Fitness Instructor
The City of Eagan is looking for a part-time Fitness Instructor that is highly motivated with outstanding interpersonal skills and enthusiasm to instruct Eagan Community Center fitness classes.


The Fitness Instructor will design a safe, effective, and well-balanced format of movement that is appropriate for the level of the class and in accordance with the class description.


The Fitness Instructor must respond to all needs and concerns of all using the fitness center in a courteous, informed and enthusiastic manner.

Essential Position Functions

• Design group fitness classes that correspond to the printed format and intensity level of class taught
• Welcome and acclimate new members by providing basic moves, modified choreography, and safety precautions
• Use proper terminology and language while teaching and cueing classes
• Be available to members to answer general health/fitness related questions before or after class
• Assist to maintain a clean and safe group fitness room for the members and guests
• Work with fitness center staff to patrol proper use of membership and equipment
• Track attendance after each class by recording total number of participants
• Complete injury reports, damage reports, and equipment or supply request forms
• Anticipate and take charge of all emergency situations including injured members, and seek out potential exercise related injuries including but not limited to: allergic reactions, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, or cardiac problems
• Interpret and enforce all Eagan Community Center policies for guests and staff
• Promote and possibly be involved in health enhancement and incentive programs offered to members and guests
• Assist fitness center staff to drive and maintain membership
• Replace and secure all fitness equipment used or moved during class
• Report problems, concerns, and suggestions to fitness coordinator
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Nationally recognized group fitness certification ie: AFAA, ACE, ACSM, or NDEITA, or equivalent, depending on class format
• One year experience teaching group fitness classes 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 :

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Personable, positive attitude
• Personal Training experience
• Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures applicable to position
• Cycling experience and/or certifications

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 25 lbs
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, reach, run, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• The employee must be able to react quickly and spontaneously

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
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


If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at
01


Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02


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

• Yes
• No

03


Please list all degrees received as well as the name, location, and course of study of all colleges, universities, and technical/vocational schools attended.
04


Do you hold a nationally recognized group fitness certification such as AFAA, ACE, ACSM, or NDEITA, or equivalent depending on class format?

• Yes
• No

05


Please list all group fitness certifications you hold (NA if none).
06


How many years of experience do you have teaching group fitness classes in a fitness center, health club, community center, or equivalent?

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

07


Please list all group fitness classes you have experience teaching (NA if none).
08


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

• Yes
• No

09


Are you CPR/AED and First Aid certified?

• Yes
• No

10


How many years of personal training experience do you have?

• No Expeience
• 1 year
• 2-3 years
• 4+ years

11


Are you able to life/move up to 25 pounds?

• Yes
• No

12


Do you have the ability to perform all duties under the working conditions as described?

• Yes
• No

Required Question