Lead Pilates Instructor

About the role

The Lead Pilates Instructor is responsible for providing safe, effective group Pilates instruction in accordance with Club Pilates guidelines and expectations. This role involves leading a team of Pilates Instructors and managing their performance.

Responsibilities

• Teach dynamic apparatus focused workout routines/classes using equipment such as Balanced Body reformers, EXO chairs, TRX, spring boards, ballet barre, and more.
• Manage and lead a team of Pilates Instructors.
• Build relationships with potential and existing clients.
• Sell classes effectively.
• Provide a passionate and motivating teaching style that focuses on safety and anatomical knowledge.
• Demonstrate proficiency in teaching 6 or more participants in an apparatus-based group class with at least 3 years of experience.
• Show a contemporary approach to classical exercises and be capable of integrating additional modalities like TRX, Barre, and Trigger Point therapy into the teaching repertoire.
• Evolving with new developments in the fitness industry, particularly in Pilates.
• Implement and streamline new procedures in a diverse environment.
• Recognize areas of improvement and proactively communicate with management.
• Use excellent judgment consistently.
• Work harmoniously with the public, management, and instructors.
• Be professional, neat, trustworthy, punctual, reliable, and dedicated.
• Communicate professionally and effectively, including having proven public speaking skills.
• Have a desire to build a successful business in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Focus on customer service, including maintaining confidentiality and building a strong client base.
• Have experience with club management software and/or the ability to learn new systems (e.g., Club Ready).
• Apply people management and team leadership activities effectively.
• Be a strong problem-solver.

Requirements

• Current full apparatus Pilates Certification with 500 hours of experience or equivalent (Mat, Reformer, Chair, Springboard).
• Demonstrate anatomical knowledge and focus on safety.
• Ability to demonstrate effective group reformer instruction.
• Experience teaching 6 or more participants in an apparatus-based group class (minimum 3 years).
• Energetic, positive, and motivational teaching style.
• Capable of using a contemporary approach to classical exercises.
• Proven sales abilities.
• In-depth understanding of the benefits of Pilates and what sets Club Pilates apart from other Pilates studios.
• Willingness to evolve with new developments in the fitness industry, specifically Pilates.
• Comfortable adding TRX, Barre, and Trigger Point and other modalities to teaching repertoire.
• Passion for learning and willingness to attend continued education trainings and seminars.
• Ability to implement and streamline new procedures in a diverse environment.
• Ability to recognize areas of improvement and proactively communicate with management.
• Consistently uses excellent judgment.
• Ability to work harmoniously with the public, management, and instructors.
• Professional and neat appearance.
• Trustworthy and maintains confidentiality.
• Punctual, reliable, and dedicated.
• Professional and effective communication skills.
• Proven public speaking skills.
• Desire to build a successful business in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Focus on customer service, including maintaining confidentiality and building a strong client base.
• Experience with club management software and/or the ability to learn new systems (e.g., Club Ready).
• Understanding and ability to apply People Management and Team Leadership activities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Prior management experience preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Plan
• 401(k) Benefits
• Health Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Flexible block scheduling and shifts
• The ability to teach multiple level classes
• Continuing education
• Professional Career Development