Group Fitness Instructor- Les Mills BodyPump HEAVY (Part-time)

City of Eden Prairie•Eden Prairie, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor leads group fitness classes at the Eden Prairie Community Center and may substitute for classes in a variety of formats. The instructor provides quality service and personal recognition, monitors participants’ well-being, promotes healthy choices, and helps ensure a safe, healthy exercise environment. The role also includes enforcing facility policies, assisting with cleaning and general maintenance of fitness areas, and arriving prepared with music cued, routines planned, and sufficient time to set up and greet participants. Employees may be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of the City’s teamwork-based approach. This is a part-time, temporary/seasonal, non-exempt position. Pay is $26.00–$29.00 per hour, depending on qualifications. Hours vary and may include evenings and weekends. The position is located at the Eden Prairie Community Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and reports to the Recreation Supervisor- Fitness. The expected start date is November 2026; the application deadline is November 16, 2026.

Requirements

A group exercise certification, such as ACE, NETA, AFAA, or equivalent.
Format-specific certifications.
Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
Experience teaching group fitness classes, specifically Les Mills formats including BodyPump and BodyPump Heavy.
Successfully complete and pass the City’s pre-employment evaluation, including professional reference checks, a background check, and work verification.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and adapt messages to different settings and styles.
Ability to coordinate multiple activities, responsibilities, and tasks professionally; prioritize work; maintain order; use tools for efficiency; plan with multiple considerations; and establish methods for completing routine tasks.
Ability to solve problems using a logical, systematic approach; compare alternatives; notice discrepancies and inconsistencies; and identify relevant considerations when analyzing situations or making decisions.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching a variety of group fitness classes.

Responsibilities

Lead group fitness classes at the Eden Prairie Community Center and substitute for classes in a variety of formats as needed.
Provide instruction in a variety of fitness activities and formats.
Meet members’ needs through personal recognition and quality service.
Monitor participants’ well-being throughout exercise programs.
Serve as a professional leader in fitness and wellness.
Encourage participants to continue exercising and make healthy choices.
Maintain a safe and healthy exercise environment.
Enforce fitness facility policies, rules, and regulations.
Assist with cleaning and general maintenance of fitness areas.
Arrive prepared with music cued, routines planned, time to set up, and time to greet participants before class.
Perform a variety of duties as part of the City’s teamwork-based approach.