Become a STRONG Instructor at STRONG Ashburton

Healthy People; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded STRONG Academy training

Above-award pay

Flexible hours

Job summary

STRONG Ashburton is hiring founding instructors to lead Pilates, strength and cardio sessions with a dynamic, motivating presence. You’ll help launch the studio, deliver engaging classes and contribute to growing the STRONG community.

Successful applicants will complete the STRONG Academy, with fully funded training, and progress from academy to studio leadership. Flexible hours and above‑award pay accompany the opportunity to shape the pre-opening journey.

Qualifications

• Cert III/IV in Fitness, or equivalent fitness qualification.
• Reformer Pilates certification or related dance/diploma qualification.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field may be considered in lieu of other certs.
• Current First Aid and CPR, and insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pilates, strength and cardio classes with high energy and motivation.
• Provide exceptional customer service and engage clients to grow community.
• Complete STRONG Academy training and assessments to qualify for a position.
• Support pre-opening activities and contribute to studio launch and growth.

Education

Cert III/IV in Fitness

Reformer Pilates certification

Diploma in Dance

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Become a STRONG Instructor at STRONG Ashburton

• Join STRONG Ashburton Founding Team: Interviews This Week
• Fully funded STRONG Academy training
• Above-award pay + flexible hours

Pilates. Strength. Cardio. Be a founding STRONG Instructor in Ashburton. Funded training, above-award pay.

We are STRONG.
Pilates. Strength. Cardio.
A full-body workout that's low impact and high intensity.

STRONG Ashburton. Now hiring! Interviews starting immediately. We're reviewing applications as they come in and our November Academy places are filling fast, so don't wait.

At STRONG, we build strong minds and bodies. In essence, STRONG Humans: the kind of strong that starts on the inside and shines through.

Our new Ashburton studio opens in February 2027, and we're on the hunt for superstar STRONG Instructors to join our founding team.

Key dates

In-studio Academy weekends: 13-15 and 20-22 November

Studio opening: February 2027

Position Overview

We're building a team of STRONG Instructors who are passionate about Pilates, strength and cardio training, have the personality to match, and love helping people move.

What makes a STRONG Instructor?

You don't just guide a class. You're the motivator and the multitasker, with a STRONG presence in the room. You're a natural people person with exceptional customer service skills.

Our instructors are the lifeblood of our business, and a team of exceptional instructors determines the success of a studio. We value a diverse team, and all STRONG Instructors need the following as standard:

• ONE of the following: Cert III or IV in Fitness, a reformer Pilates certification, a diploma in dance, or a bachelor's degree in a related field
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Current professional indemnity and public liability insurance
• At least 6 months of group fitness teaching experience

Be part of the pre-opening journey

This is your chance to get in on the ground floor. We want passionate team members who are excited to help build awareness, grow our community and launch the studio together. Through this hiring process we'll also be looking for a Studio Manager to lead the studio and its team.

Why you'll love working at STRONG Ashburton

• Your STRONG Academy training is fully funded by us
• Studio owners and managers who genuinely invest in workplace culture and community
• Programming provided for every class
• Flexible hours
• Opportunities for growth
• Above-award pay

What is the STRONG Academy?

All successful applicants will be invited to complete the STRONG Academy, the first step in our instructor pathway. The Academy is fully funded by STRONG, and instructor positions are offered on successful completion of the Academy and final assessments. As an Academy student, you'll build:

• Knowledge of the STRONG brand
• Confidence with STRONG repertoire and class styles
• An understanding of the STRONG methodology, including rowing, riding, Pilates, and strength and conditioning principles
• Confidence with STRONG tech, including mics, lights, TVs and clickers

The Academy runs as an online week followed by two in-studio weekends. Full attendance is required for all days and workshops, and you must pass the practical and online STRONG exam to be offered a position.

Week 0 (online): 30 October - 6 November

Learn the STRONG training methodology and get to know the brand

Week 1: 13-15 November

• STRONG brand breakdown: rowformer, props and class styles
• The STRONG cueing method
• Introduction to the STRONG Portal and Facebook page
• Exercise breakdown: abs, upper body and common no-spring exercises
• Building client relationships and the member experience
• Strength and conditioning principles
• Practice teaching time each day

Week 2: 20-22 November

• Exercise breakdown: legs and glutes
• Personality and stage presence, including lights, music, mic and TV
• Practice teaching time each day
• Preparation for final assessments: practical and online STRONG exam

Ready to step into the spotlight?

A cover letter is optional: just tell us in a few lines why you'd make a great STRONG Instructor.

Applications close Friday 23 October.

Want to know more first? Please Reach out via email: *********@strongpilates.com.au