Instructor Jobs in Minnesota

A Fitness Instructor, also known as a Fitness Trainer, serves a pivotal role in the fitness and recreation industry through facilitating exercise routines and advising clients on health and nutrition. They design and lead fitness programs tailored to individual or group needs, ensuring proper exercise techniques, equipment use, and safety. Fitness instructors also motivate clients to achieve their fitness goals, provide feedback, and adjust fitness plans as needed. They may work in various settings such as gyms, fitness studios, or clients' homes. A fitness instructor should be physically fit, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and possess a deep understanding of human anatomy and physiology.

A Fitness Instructor should ideally have a certification in personal training or a related field from a recognized organization like the American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), or International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). Some may even have specialized certifications for specific types of training, such as yoga or pilates. First aid and CPR certifications are also crucial for fitness trainers, as they may need to handle emergency situations during training sessions. Prior to becoming a Fitness Instructor, a person might work as an Exercise Instructor, Fitness Assistant, or even a Sports Coach, roles that provide valuable experience and knowledge in physical training and client interaction.

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Activity/Sports Instructor I - Soccer

  • St Louis Park, MN
  • 12 hours ago
  • St Louis Park, MN
  • 12 hours ago

Supervise, coach, and instruct fall little kicks and kicks league soccer programs at Paul Frank Field. This position will work on Sunday afternoons from September to Mid-October between the hours...

Group Fitness Instructor - Les Mills Body Combat or Body Balance

  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 22 hours ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 22 hours ago

Requirements Group exercise certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA or equivalent) required, format-specific certifications and First Aid, CPR and AED certifications required....

Aquatics Swim Instructor

  • Woodbury, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbury, MN
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary As an Aquatics Swim Instructor, you will work in a fast-paced environment. You will help both adults and children improve their swimming....

Lead Gymnastics Instructor

  • White Bear Lake, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • White Bear Lake, MN
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Casual Employment Date Posted: 7/28/2025 Location: Multiple Secondary Schools    Position Type: Casual Employment- Lead Gymnastics Instructor Location: Sunrise District Service...

Gymnastics Instructor

  • White Bear Lake, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • White Bear Lake, MN
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Casual Employment Date Posted: 7/28/2025 Location: Multiple Secondary Schools    Position Type: Casual Employment- Gymnastics Instructor Location: Sunrise District Service Center...

Assistant Gymnastics Instructor

  • White Bear Lake, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • White Bear Lake, MN
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Casual Employment Date Posted: 7/28/2025 Location: Multiple Secondary Schools    Position Type: Casual Employment- Intramural Sports Instructor Location: Sunrise District Service...

Swim Instructor

  • Prior Lake, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Prior Lake, MN
  • 1 day ago

Splish, splash, and come have a blast as a Swim Instructor at Dakotah Sports and Fitness!...

Head Crush Boys Swim Coach

  • Waite Park, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Waite Park, MN
  • 1 day ago

Head Crush Boys Swim Coach JobID: 8086 Position Type: Activities/Athletics/Coach Date Posted: 7/24/2025 Location: Apollo High School TYPE OF POSITION: Extracurricular Hours may vary based on...

Fitness Instructor - Aquatics - PRN

  • Steen, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Steen, MN
  • 2 days ago

Is comfortable with either land or water exercise. Choreographs fitness routines and class layouts....

Lead Water Safety Instructor

  • Orono, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Orono, MN
  • 3 days ago

Provide work direction to Water Safety Instructors and Lifeguards as needed. Monitor and ensure participant safety at all times....

Swim instructor (Weekday mornings)

  • Chanhassen, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Chanhassen, MN
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary As an Aquatics Swim Instructor, you will work in a fast-paced environment. You will help both adults and children improve their swimming....

Swim Instructor

  • Savage, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Savage, MN
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary As an Aquatics Swim Instructor, you will work in a fast-paced environment. You will help both adults and children improve their swimming....

Kids Instructor

  • Lakeville, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Lakeville, MN
  • 5 days ago

Kids Instructors may also host parties and other events....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 5 days ago

Group Fitness Instructor City and State MN - Eden Prairie # of openings 1 Employment duration Part time Job Overview: We are currently seeking an energetic, reliable and passionate Group Fitness Instructor...

Pilates Instructor

  • Wayzata, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Wayzata, MN
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary Pilates Instructors are responsible for supporting all members in championing happier, and healthier lives by building and nurturing relationships....

Demographic Data for Minnesota

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Minnesota

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in Minnesota offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
61.2%
Master's Degree
22.0%
Associate's Degree
5.1%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Instructors in Minnesota
Less than 1 year
66.7%
1-2 years
14.3%
None
9.5%
2-4 years
4.8%
4-6 years
4.8%


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