Personal Trainer Jobs in Minnesota
Personal Trainer jobs in Minnesota are steady and active, concentrated in commercial fitness clubs, corporate wellness programs, healthcare system employee health centers, and boutique studios across the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and Duluth. Major employers with lasting Minnesota presences include Life Time Fitness, which is headquartered in Chanhassen, along with Mayo Clinic's employee wellness operations and Allina Health's community fitness programs. Demand is strongest for trainers with specialties in corrective exercise, post-rehabilitation fitness, and group fitness instruction. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top cityMinneapolis, MN
Cities hiring56
Work type92% On-site
Top industryHealthcare
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Presbyterian Homes & Services
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St. Francis Area Schools - ISD 15
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Saint Francis, Minnesota
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Presbyterian Homes & Services
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Fitness Instructor
Presbyterian Homes & Services·Cambridge, Minnesota
Job functions:
CPR Certification
5,001-10,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
SITES SUPPORTED AND SCHEDULE: GracePointe Crossing Main Campus, Millridge Terrance, Riverwood Village
REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Fitness Instructor reports the the Fitness Director at the designated HUB. This position collaborates with Site Leaders and staff at designated work sites.
CURRENT OPENING INCLUDING SITES AND SCHEDULE: GracePointe Crossing | 15 hours per week, days include Monday and Tuesdays. Thursdays OR Fridays. Daily hours flexiable per Fitness Schedule.
ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY
Qualifications:
Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:
All employees:
PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Presbyterian Homes & Services GracePointe Crossing is seeking a Fitness Instructor for our team starting November 2026. The Fitness Instructor leads, instructs and motivates individuals or groups in exercise activities in assigned PHS locations. This may include aquatic exercise activities if aquatic facilities are located on the assigned campus. The Fitness Instructor works with the Fitness Director to develop the curriculum and lesson plans necessary to ensure classes are delivered to address the wellness objectives of the participants. Additional responsibilities include: ensuring the facilities and equipment are operating safely, maintaining a high level of sanitation and cleanliness in the Fitness areas, and ensuring program and services are operated in accordance to policies and procedures as well as State and local regulations.
SITES SUPPORTED AND SCHEDULE: GracePointe Crossing Main Campus, Millridge Terrance, Riverwood Village
REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Fitness Instructor reports the the Fitness Director at the designated HUB. This position collaborates with Site Leaders and staff at designated work sites.
CURRENT OPENING INCLUDING SITES AND SCHEDULE: GracePointe Crossing | 15 hours per week, days include Monday and Tuesdays. Thursdays OR Fridays. Daily hours flexiable per Fitness Schedule.
ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY
GracePointe Crossing
1545 Riverhills Parkway NW
Cambridge, MN 55008
At the heart of GracePointe Crossing is a community of employees who are committed to high quality service as a ministry of compassion and fellowship. Conveniently located near downtown Cambridge for an easy commute.
As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:
This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living, Assisted Living with Memory Care, Care Center/Long Term Care, Long Term Care with Memory Care, Transitional Care/Rehab.
Responsibilities:
1545 Riverhills Parkway NW
Cambridge, MN 55008
At the heart of GracePointe Crossing is a community of employees who are committed to high quality service as a ministry of compassion and fellowship. Conveniently located near downtown Cambridge for an easy commute.
As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:
- Off-street parking
- Monthly employee appreciation events
- Gift shop
This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living, Assisted Living with Memory Care, Care Center/Long Term Care, Long Term Care with Memory Care, Transitional Care/Rehab.
Some of the responsibilities of the Fitness Instructor include (but are not limited to):
- Conduct professional classes in balance, strengthening, flexibility, endurance and additional topics which may be of benefit to the participants of the Fitness Center.
- In cooperation with the Fitness Director, develop and implement a curriculum and schedule of classes that will address the needs of the participants of the Fitness Center and provide the variety and frequency of classes to reach a wide spectrum of participants based upon regulations and established best practices.
- Supervise open swim as scheduled to monitor the utilization of the pool, and ensure the safety of all participants (sites with aquatic facilities only).
- Administer standardized assessments in a uniform manner.
- Educate and communicate to residents and caregivers on interventions and programs.
- Maintain a safe and clean fitness area and equipment.
- Monitor vital signs: blood pressure, pulse, respiration and oxygen saturation when applicable during fitness activities.
- Complete accurate, legible and timely documentation which supports the services provided.
- Accurately capture and bill for services provided when applicable, according to company policies and procedures.
- Manages schedule to meet the needs of the resident. Flexible and adaptable to changes in the department/organization.
Qualifications:
1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Bachelors degree preferred in a related field or equivalent experience in the fitness industry.
3. Current nationally recognized certification in CPR.
4. Current Personal Training Certification
5. Current Group Fitness Certification
6. Must have the ability to relate professionally positively, and work cooperatively with residents, guests, families, and employees at all levels.
7. Able and willing to travel to other PHS communities.
8. Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
9. Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
Pay Range: The estimated starting pay range for this role is $22.48 - $27.67 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change. Benefits:
Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:
- Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
- Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
- Life insurance (AD&D)
- Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
- Holiday pay and extended sick
Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
- Accident & hospitalization coverage
- Education assistance programs
All employees:
- Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
- Same-day pay
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- College partnership educational discounts
- Access to Learn to Live Resources
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Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.
PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Presbyterian Homes & Services
Fitness Instructor
Cambridge, Minnesota
Added 1d ago5,001-10,000 employees
Job functions:
CPR Certification
Job Description
Overview:
SITES SUPPORTED AND SCHEDULE: GracePointe Crossing Main Campus, Millridge Terrance, Riverwood Village
REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Fitness Instructor reports the the Fitness Director at the designated HUB. This position collaborates with Site Leaders and staff at designated work sites.
CURRENT OPENING INCLUDING SITES AND SCHEDULE: GracePointe Crossing | 15 hours per week, days include Monday and Tuesdays. Thursdays OR Fridays. Daily hours flexiable per Fitness Schedule.
ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY
Qualifications:
Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:
All employees:
PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Presbyterian Homes & Services GracePointe Crossing is seeking a Fitness Instructor for our team starting November 2026. The Fitness Instructor leads, instructs and motivates individuals or groups in exercise activities in assigned PHS locations. This may include aquatic exercise activities if aquatic facilities are located on the assigned campus. The Fitness Instructor works with the Fitness Director to develop the curriculum and lesson plans necessary to ensure classes are delivered to address the wellness objectives of the participants. Additional responsibilities include: ensuring the facilities and equipment are operating safely, maintaining a high level of sanitation and cleanliness in the Fitness areas, and ensuring program and services are operated in accordance to policies and procedures as well as State and local regulations.
SITES SUPPORTED AND SCHEDULE: GracePointe Crossing Main Campus, Millridge Terrance, Riverwood Village
REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Fitness Instructor reports the the Fitness Director at the designated HUB. This position collaborates with Site Leaders and staff at designated work sites.
CURRENT OPENING INCLUDING SITES AND SCHEDULE: GracePointe Crossing | 15 hours per week, days include Monday and Tuesdays. Thursdays OR Fridays. Daily hours flexiable per Fitness Schedule.
ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY
GracePointe Crossing
1545 Riverhills Parkway NW
Cambridge, MN 55008
At the heart of GracePointe Crossing is a community of employees who are committed to high quality service as a ministry of compassion and fellowship. Conveniently located near downtown Cambridge for an easy commute.
As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:
This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living, Assisted Living with Memory Care, Care Center/Long Term Care, Long Term Care with Memory Care, Transitional Care/Rehab.
Responsibilities:
1545 Riverhills Parkway NW
Cambridge, MN 55008
At the heart of GracePointe Crossing is a community of employees who are committed to high quality service as a ministry of compassion and fellowship. Conveniently located near downtown Cambridge for an easy commute.
As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:
- Off-street parking
- Monthly employee appreciation events
- Gift shop
This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living, Assisted Living with Memory Care, Care Center/Long Term Care, Long Term Care with Memory Care, Transitional Care/Rehab.
Some of the responsibilities of the Fitness Instructor include (but are not limited to):
- Conduct professional classes in balance, strengthening, flexibility, endurance and additional topics which may be of benefit to the participants of the Fitness Center.
- In cooperation with the Fitness Director, develop and implement a curriculum and schedule of classes that will address the needs of the participants of the Fitness Center and provide the variety and frequency of classes to reach a wide spectrum of participants based upon regulations and established best practices.
- Supervise open swim as scheduled to monitor the utilization of the pool, and ensure the safety of all participants (sites with aquatic facilities only).
- Administer standardized assessments in a uniform manner.
- Educate and communicate to residents and caregivers on interventions and programs.
- Maintain a safe and clean fitness area and equipment.
- Monitor vital signs: blood pressure, pulse, respiration and oxygen saturation when applicable during fitness activities.
- Complete accurate, legible and timely documentation which supports the services provided.
- Accurately capture and bill for services provided when applicable, according to company policies and procedures.
- Manages schedule to meet the needs of the resident. Flexible and adaptable to changes in the department/organization.
Qualifications:
1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Bachelors degree preferred in a related field or equivalent experience in the fitness industry.
3. Current nationally recognized certification in CPR.
4. Current Personal Training Certification
5. Current Group Fitness Certification
6. Must have the ability to relate professionally positively, and work cooperatively with residents, guests, families, and employees at all levels.
7. Able and willing to travel to other PHS communities.
8. Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
9. Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
Pay Range: The estimated starting pay range for this role is $22.48 - $27.67 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change. Benefits:
Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:
- Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
- Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
- Life insurance (AD&D)
- Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
- Holiday pay and extended sick
Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
- Accident & hospitalization coverage
- Education assistance programs
All employees:
- Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
- Same-day pay
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- College partnership educational discounts
- Access to Learn to Live Resources
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Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.
PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
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Find Personal Trainer JobsPersonal Trainer Jobs by City in Minnesota
Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Minneapolis
8 jobsSaint Paul
7 jobsDuluth
5 jobsSaint Cloud
5 jobsEagan
4 jobsEdina
4 jobsEden Prairie
4 jobsWoodbury
3 jobsRochester
3 jobsMinnetonka
3 jobsCoon Rapids
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1 jobBlaine
1 jobDelano
1 jobMedina
1 jobSavage
1 jobBemidji
1 jobCloquet
1 jobFridley
1 jobGlencoe
1 jobHibbing
1 jobJackson
1 jobSartell
1 jobWaconia
1 jobWillmar
1 jobHam Lake
1 jobMoorhead
1 jobNew Hope
1 jobPlymouth
1 jobShakopee
1 jobCambridge
1 jobFaribault
1 jobLakeville
1 jobMaplewood
1 jobRosemount
1 jobShoreview
1 jobWatertown
1 jobZimmerman
1 jobAlexandria
1 jobChanhassen
1 jobNorthfield
1 jobMounds View
1 jobSpring Park
1 jobFergus Falls
1 jobNew Brighton
1 jobStewartville
1 jobWhite Bear Lake
1 jobPersonal Trainer Job Market in Minnesota
A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Life Time13
- Anytime Fitness10
- Crunch Fitness7
- YMCA of the North7
- CentraCare4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services11
- Sports & Recreation7
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Technology & Software1
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in personal trainer jobs across Minnesota.
- Nationally recognized personal trainer certification such as ACE, NASM, NSCA, or ACSM required
- Current CPR and AED certification required prior to working independently with clients
- Demonstrated experience designing individualized fitness programs for diverse client populations
- Proven ability to conduct fitness assessments and track client progress toward goals
- Strong interpersonal and motivational skills for building long-term client relationships
- Familiarity with gym management software and scheduling platforms used by fitness facilities
Personal Trainer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a personal trainer in Minnesota?
Minnesota does not issue a state license for personal trainers, so the path to employment is credential-driven rather than government-regulated. Most employers require a nationally recognized certification from organizations such as NASM, ACE, NSCA, or ACSM, each of which requires passing a proctored exam. A degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or a related field strengthens your application, and current CPR and AED certification is universally required before you work with clients independently.
Which companies hire personal trainers in Minnesota?
Employers hiring personal trainers in Minnesota right now include Life Time, Anytime Fitness, and Crunch Fitness, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Minnesota's robust network of Life Time Fitness clubs, healthcare-affiliated wellness centers, and corporate campus fitness programs makes it one of the more consistent markets in the Midwest for ongoing personal trainer hiring.
Which Minnesota cities have the most personal trainer jobs?
Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Duluth have the most personal trainer openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the bulk of demand given its concentration of Life Time Fitness headquarters and club locations, large corporate campuses with employee wellness programs, and a dense network of boutique studios, while Rochester benefits from Mayo Clinic's significant footprint and the healthcare ecosystem that surrounds it.
Are there remote personal trainer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. Personal training is a hands-on role, and the large majority of positions require in-person work with clients at a facility. About 8% of personal trainer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those listings tend to involve virtual coaching, online programming design, or hybrid roles at corporate wellness vendors rather than traditional floor training.
How can I get hired as a personal trainer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a fitness floor or gym associate role at a large club operator like Life Time Fitness, which regularly promotes internally and runs mentorship pathways for new trainers at its Minnesota locations. Candidates without client-facing experience often transition from group fitness instruction, physical therapy aide positions, or athletic coaching into personal training. Earning your first nationally recognized certification before applying, and listing any volunteer fitness leadership or internship work, gives you a meaningful edge with Minnesota hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to personal trainer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to personal trainer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, preferred location, and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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