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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Swim Instructor

  • New Hope, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • New Hope, MN
  • 1 day ago

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

Deep Water Fitness Instructor - Edina Aquatic Center

  • Edina, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Edina, MN
  • 1 day ago

A Deep-Water Fitness Instructor, also known as an aqua fitness instructor or water aerobics instructor, is responsible for leading safe and effective group exercise classes in deep water, focusing on...

Seasonal Swim Instructor

  • Savage, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Savage, MN
  • 2 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....

Fitness Instructor - Thief River Falls Wellness Center

  • Thief River Falls, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Thief River Falls, MN
  • 3 days ago

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000...

Kids Instructor- Mornings

  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 3 days ago

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

Water Safety Instructor Aid

  • New Brighton, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • New Brighton, MN
  • 4 days ago

Water Safety Instructor Aides (IA) assists Water Safety Instructors (WSI) with instructing swim lessons and water safety skills while providing a safe environment for participants....

Head Girls Swim Coach

  • Roseville, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Roseville, MN
  • 4 days ago

Head Girls Swim Coach JobID: 7761 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Head Coach Date Posted: 12/13/2024 Location: Roseville Area High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

Assistant Ice Skating Instructor

  • St Louis Park, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • St Louis Park, MN
  • 4 days ago

About the position: Support and assist Ice Skating Instructors at lessons at indoor facility for youth and adults in city recreation program....

Ice Skating Instructor

  • St Louis Park, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • St Louis Park, MN
  • 5 days ago

Assist Head Skating Instructor or other higher-level instructors in the evaluation of students. Oversee the work of assistant instructors in class....

Assistant Ice Skating Instructor

  • St Louis Park, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • St Louis Park, MN
  • 5 days ago

About the position Support and assist Ice Skating Instructors at lessons at indoor facility for youth and adults in city recreation program....

Boys Head Swim Coach

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

Openings as of 4/13/2025 Boys Head Swim Coach JobID: 15789 Position Type: Student Activities/Swimming & Diving-Boys Date Posted: 3/28/2025 Location: Eden Prairie High School The following...

Group Fitness-Instructor

  • Rosemount, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Rosemount, MN
  • 5 days ago

BARRE: LIFE BARRE: Strength & Grace Align. LIFE BARRE classes are rooted deeply in ballet with movements that stem from traditional ballet form....

Part-Time Gymnastics Instructor I

  • Roseville, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Roseville, MN
  • 6 days ago

GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR I is responsible for varied technical, complex, and confidential functions, many of which have deadlines and require significant attention to detail....

Swim Instructor-In Training

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 6 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...

Adaptive Sports Instructor

  • Bloomington, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • Bloomington, MN
  • 7 days ago

Provide adaptive sports programming to ensure a successful recreation experience for participants with disabilities, under the direct supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and the work...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Minnesota

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

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
61.3%
Master's Degree
22.0%
Associate's Degree
5.1%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.6%
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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