Fitness Instructor

LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES, INC.

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Minneapolis, MN Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 15, 2026 Last posted April 15, 2026
Job description

Community:

Friendship Village of Bloomington

Address:  

8100 Highwood Drive

Bloomington, Minnesota 55438

Pay Range

$21.30-$29.32+ Hourly

Live your purpose.  Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.

At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our dynamic Lifestyle team as our new Fitness Instructor today!

A few details about the role:

  • Provide personal training services to residents.
  • Lead group land and aquatic fitness classes, as assigned.
  • Conduct fitness assessments of residents.
  • Document resident attendance and individual fitness progress data. Review and update with residents their individual training plans.
  • Provide resident engagement as allowed within the scope of the position.
  • Assist Fitness Manager in developing and implementing individual and group fitness sessions.
  • Create and execute activity and fitness programs for varied levels of physical abilities and interests.
  • Provide orientation for effective use fitness equipment.
  • Promote resident involvement in overall wellness programming by communicating events and actively participate in the events.

And here’s what you need to apply:

  • Associate degree in exercise science or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Two to three years of fitness experience
  • Accredited certification in personal training required. (ACE, ACSM, AEA, AFAA, or NASM)
  • Current CPR certification
  • Water Safety Training
  • Aqua certification preferred.

Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest Senior Living providers of non-profit retirement communities. Lifespace employs over 4,100 team members and servers over 5,400 residents. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

  • Pay is commensurate with experience.

  • Starting pay will be determined by skills, experience, and internal equity.

  • Pay determined by level of experience and position-related competencies.

If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!

About this role

Summary

Lead fitness classes, conduct assessments, create programs, and promote wellness for residents.

Job title

Fitness Instructor

Experience level

2-3 years

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Minneapolis, MN; no remote work allowed.

Salary

$21.30-$29.32+ Hourly

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

certification in personal training (ACE, ACSM, AEA, AFAA, NASM)CPR certificationwater safety training

Preferred skills

Aqua certification

Specializations

personal traininggroup classesaquatic fitnesswellness programming
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Minneapolis, MN, USA

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