Pilates Instructor

Job Summary

The Pilates Instructor is an energetic professional who joins our Fitness team. The instructor delivers safe, effective, and engaging Pilates Reformer classes to members of varying ages and fitness levels, focusing on flexibility, core strength, posture, mobility, and overall performance. The ideal candidate understands how Pilates enhances athletic performance, particularly for golfers and racquet sport players, and tailors sessions for functional movement and injury prevention.

About the Role

Reports to the Fitness Director. Lead high-quality Pilates Reformer classes (private, semi-private, and small group), educate members on Pilates benefits, provide safe and effective exercise modifications, foster member engagement, collaborate with fitness and wellness staff, maintain studio cleanliness, and support fitness program promotion.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality Pilates Reformer classes tailored to different fitness levels.
• Educate members on Pilates benefits, especially for golf and racquet sports performance, mobility, and injury prevention.
• Provide safe and effective exercise modifications as needed.
• Create a welcoming, professional, and motivating environment that fosters member engagement.
• Collaborate with fitness and wellness staff to promote integrated health and performance programs.
• Maintain studio cleanliness, safety standards, and proper equipment setup.
• Support the promotion of fitness programs, workshops, and special wellness events.
• Design and adapt programs for different ages, abilities, and goals.
• Understand biomechanics, functional movement, and corrective exercise.
• Communicate effectively with attention to detail.
• Maintain good conduct and safe working habits.
• Ensure all equipment is safe and in effective working condition.
• Attend daily briefings and engage in required activities.
• Participate in club events as requested.
• Wear a CLEAN and neat uniform that follows Invited and your property uniform standards daily.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching or instructing, with proficiency in developing and leading personalized fitness programs.
• Certified Pilates Reformer Instructor through a recognized program (e.g., STOTT, Balanced Body, BASI, Polestar, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching Reformer classes in a private club, studio, or wellness facility.
• Current CPR/AED certification (or ability to obtain before hire).
• Knowledge of functional movement principles, ideally with an understanding of sports-specific needs.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience working in a luxury, hospitality, or private club environment.
• Background in sports performance, corrective exercise.
• Ability to cross-promote and collaborate with other wellness professionals (massage therapists, trainers, nutritionists, etc.).

Skills

• Strong understanding of biomechanics, functional movement, corrective exercise.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Professional presence and member-focused service mentality.

Benefits

Seeped in elegance, Gaillardia Country Club offers a grand Old World-style facility, golf course, and community. From competition golf to resort-style amenities, all who enter are enveloped in a luxurious and welcoming atmosphere.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Adherence to attendance requirements as outlined in the weekly schedule. Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet position deadlines. Availability to work on weekends and/or holidays as required.