Instructor Jobs in Inver Grove Heights, MN

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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Pilates Instructor

  • New Hope, MN (20 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
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  • New Hope, MN (20 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • moments ago

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

Girl's Assistant Swim Coach

  • Bloomington, MN (11 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bloomington, MN (11 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 1 hour ago

techniques, including Olympic lifts Modify workouts for injured/rehabilitating athletes Assist with general operation and maintenance of the weight room facility Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in an exercise-related...

Aquatics Swim Instructor

  • Plymouth, MN (22 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Plymouth, MN (22 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 3 hours 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....

Activity/Sports Instructor I - Soccer

  • St Louis Park, MN (16 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 18 hours ago
  • St Louis Park, MN (16 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 18 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 (19 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN (19 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 1 day ago

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

Lead Gymnastics Instructor

  • White Bear Lake, MN (18 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • White Bear Lake, MN (18 miles from Inver Grove Heights, 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 (18 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • White Bear Lake, MN (18 miles from Inver Grove Heights, 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 (18 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • White Bear Lake, MN (18 miles from Inver Grove Heights, 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 (21 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Prior Lake, MN (21 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 1 day ago

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

Swim Instructor

  • Savage, MN (17 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Savage, MN (17 miles from Inver Grove Heights, 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 (18 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lakeville, MN (18 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 5 days ago

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

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Eden Prairie, MN (19 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN (19 miles from Inver Grove Heights, 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...

Kids Instructor - Mornings

  • Minnetonka, MN (21 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN (21 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 7 days ago

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

Swim Instructor-In Training

  • White Bear Lake, MN (18 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • White Bear Lake, MN (18 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary: This Swim Instructor In-training will shadow certified swim instructors while working to obtain required YMCA Swim Instructor Skills Verification up to but no longer than 90 days of hire...

Swim Instructor

  • White Bear Lake, MN (18 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • White Bear Lake, MN (18 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 7 days ago

The YMCA Swim Instructor aquatics role is more than a job and is a critical role at the YMCA....

Demographic Data for Inver Grove Heights, MN

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Inver Grove Heights, MN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Inver Grove Heights, MN 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 Inver Grove Heights, MN
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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