Reformer Pilates Instructor- Olive Branch YMCA

About the role

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The instructor leads safe, engaging, and effective reformer-based Pilates group workouts, focusing on control, breath, proper alignment, and concentration to build strength, stability, and flexibility. The role involves building community within classes and modifying sessions to meet varied health, ability, and cultural needs.

Responsibilities

• Leads safe, effective, uplifting, and educational group reformer Pilates classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Maintains required certifications and a working knowledge of best practices in Pilates.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members and helps participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Provides supportive feedback to participants to promote skill development, alignment, and progress toward health and wellness goals.
• Celebrates participant achievements to create a positive class environment.
• Tracks and records attendance accurately for classes.
• Attends YMCA meetings and training related to Reformer Pilates and/or group exercise.
• Leads introductory reformer classes to showcase the program, explain benefits, and recommend packages for purchase.
• Promotes group reformer Pilates classes by engaging with members and inviting them to attend.
• Commits to a schedule of weekly classes on a quarterly basis, arranges substitutes for absences, and helps cover classes for other instructors.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

Requirements

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• National certification in Pilates Mat and Pilates Reformer.
• Suspension trainer Pilates, Advanced Reformer and Mat, and other specializations may be required depending on group formats taught.
• At least one year of experience teaching group exercise classes is preferred.

Leadership Competencies

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values; serves others and fulfills community needs.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, and opinions; builds rapport and seeks understanding.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, embraces new approaches, and delivers a high-value experience for members.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development, demonstrates openness to change, and assesses personal strengths and limitations.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to conduct classes and activities.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Pay

$35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Schedule

Part-time schedules vary based on the Y’s hours of operation: Mon.–Fri. 5:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Sun. 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Instructors may teach regular weekly classes at more than one YMCA location.