Lead Instructor - Kedron

Viva Leisure; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental leave

Free fitness membership

Virtual health and wellbeing services

Job summary

Club Pilates Kedron, part of Viva Leisure Group, seeks a Lead Instructor to join our Kedron studio in Brisbane. This senior teaching role puts you at the heart of the floor, modelling instructional excellence and mentoring peers while upholding the Club Pilates method.

Reporting to the Studio Manager and Area Manager, you will shape class quality, member interactions, and instructor growth, delivering a world-class experience every time.

Qualifications

• Must hold a comprehensive Pilates certification or equivalent.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Complete Club Pilates Bridge Training or start on commencement.
• Experience teaching multiple Club Pilates formats.
• Certificate IV in Fitness or equivalent desired.

Responsibilities

• Class instruction and member experience across Club Pilates formats.
• Mentor peers with observation, feedback and role modelling.
• Maintain high instructional quality and safety standards.
• Lead studio collaboration and support team during peak periods.
• Participate in lead instructor calls, workshops and trainings.

Skills

Advanced Pilates teaching

Mentoring peers

Communication skills

Autonomy

Organisation

Flexibility

Physical instruction ability

Education

Comprehensive Pilates Certification

CPR & First Aid Certification

Club Pilates Bridge Training

Certificate IV in Fitness (Desirable)

Job description

Are you a passionate and experienced Pilates instructor ready totake the next step in your career? Club Pilates, part of the VivaLeisure family, is seeking a Lead Instructor to join our Kedronstudio.

This is a senior teaching position at the heart of the studiofloor. You will model instructional excellence, inspire your fellowteachers, and be the standard-bearer for the Club Pilates method,all while continuing to do what you love. Reporting to the StudioManager and Area Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shapingthe quality of every class, every member interaction, and everyinstructor's professional growth.

This is your chance to make a meaningful difference by elevatingyour studio's teaching culture and empowering a team of instructorsto deliver a world-class experience to every member, everytime.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you a passionate and experienced Pilates instructor ready totake the next step in your career? Club Pilates, part of the VivaLeisure family, is seeking a Lead Instructor to join our Kedronstudio.

This is a senior teaching position at the heart of the studiofloor. You will model instructional excellence, inspire your fellowteachers, and be the standard-bearer for the Club Pilates method,all while continuing to do what you love. Reporting to the StudioManager and Area Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shapingthe quality of every class, every member interaction, and everyinstructor's professional growth.

This is your chance to make a meaningful difference by elevatingyour studio's teaching culture and empowering a team of instructorsto deliver a world-class experience to every member, everytime.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with:

Qualifications

• Comprehensive Pilates Certification or equivalent(Required)
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (Required)
• Completion of Club Pilates Bridge Training, or willingnessto complete upon commencement (Required)
• Experience teaching multiple Club Pilates formats
• Relevant Certificate IV in Fitness or equivalent(Desirable)

Skills & Experience

• Advanced Pilates teaching experience with a strongunderstanding of anatomy, safe movement principles, and classlayering
• Demonstrated ability to mentor peers through observation,structured feedback, and role modelling
• Strong communication skills with a supportive,solutions-focused, and professional approach
• Ability to work autonomously within definedresponsibilities while adhering to established systems andstandards
• Organised, reliable, and deeply committed to maintainingand raising instructional quality
• Flexible availability across a range of operating hours,including weekends, public holidays, early mornings, andevenings
• Physical capability to demonstrate exercises with correctalignment and control, assist members or teachers safely, andperform physical tasks over extended periods

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Class Instruction & Member Experience

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality Club Pilatesclasses across all approved formats, modelling best-practicecueing, sequencing, and class flow
• Promote safe, inclusive, multi-level instruction alignedwith Club Pilates methodology and safety standards
• Empower teachers to create a positive and motivating classenvironment that supports member confidence, satisfaction, andretention
• Ensure teachers are confident and equipped to guide memberswith technique and appropriate modifications within scope ofpractice
• Consistently represent Club Pilates brand values andinstructional expectations during all classes taught

Instructor Support, Coaching & Mentorship

• Act as a senior resource for teachers, offering peercoaching, guidance, and informal mentoring
• Observe classes and provide constructive, developmentalfeedback to support teaching growth and consistency
• Support teacher onboarding activities including auditions,practice teaching, and class shadowing
• Aid newly onboarded teachers completing Bridge Training byproviding guidance and support with final videosubmissions
• Identify training needs and relay observations to theStudio Manager for follow-up
• Encourage a collaborative, professional teaching culturefocused on continuous improvement

Teaching Quality & Method Consistency

• Promote consistent delivery of all Club Pilates classformats — intensity, transitions, and safety standards
• Support quality assurance by identifying instructionaltrends or gaps and escalating appropriately
• Reinforce correct equipment usage, setup, and studio safetypractices
• Participate in required Lead Instructor calls, trainingupdates, and educational sessions, sharing learnings with thewider team
• Facilitate mini internal workshops for teachers asneeded

Studio Collaboration

• Work closely and collaboratively with Studio Manager(s) tosupport class and teacher quality outcomes
• Provide input on teacher availability and class coverage asneeded
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and studioinitiatives
• Support the studio during high-volume or peak periodsthrough professional leadership and presence
• Relay timetable schedule gaps or opportunities to theStudio Manager when identified

YOUR LIFE AT VIVA - PERKS & BENEFITS

As an employer of choice, Viva prides itself on supporting youin the best way possible by providing a range of incentives thatmeet the everyday needs of our people. We offer a range of benefitsto our employees such as Flexible WorkArrangements and great work-life balance forpersonal rejuvenation and well-being, Paid ParentalLeave, and Free fitness membership.Permanent employees also get access to CU Health, ourvirtual health and wellbeing practice connectingyou with GPs, Psychologists, Dietitians and Health Coaches anytime,anywhere. Add in central locations with brand newfacilities and ongoing learning anddevelopment opportunities, and it's easy to see why thepossibilities at Viva are endless.

Above all, Viva is committed to fostering a diverse andinclusive culture where every background, perspective, gender, andidentity is celebrated. We believe in empowering everyone to bethemselves, knowing that it's when we embrace our differences thatwe perform at our best.

We make every opportunity last at Viva and are looking to findmembers of the team to upskill and develop, all with the aim tomake Viva the best place to work.

ABOUT VIVA LEISURE

At Viva Leisure, our mission is simple: to connect health andwellness to as many people as possible through our awesome,affordable, and accessible facilities. Our vision is to be thenumber one in the industry - benefitting our members, shareholders,franchisees, communities, and employees alike.

Established in 2004, Viva Leisure is an Australian-owned,ASX-listed company offering a diverse range of health and fitnesssolutions, including big-box health clubs, express gyms,high-intensity group training, Pilates, yoga, aquatics,women’s-only facilities, personal training, wellness, and sportsnutrition. Our portfolio includes Club Lime, hiit republic, PlusFitness, GROUNDUP, Zoo Fit, and Supp Society, with more than 300corporate-owned and franchised locations across Australia andinternationally.

In 2020, Viva Leisure acquired Chain Collective Group, which nowoperates as the franchising arm of the business, with Plus Fitnessas its flagship brand.

In 2024, Viva Leisure acquired a 34% equity stake in BoutiqueFitness Studios (BFS), the master franchisee for Club Pilates,Rumble Boxing, StretchLab, and CycleBar. As part of thispartnership, Viva's Rebalance studios successfully transitioned toClub Pilates. Viva also acquired a 25% equity stake in World GymAustralia, together with three corporate-owned World Gym clubs inQueensland - Stafford, Coomera and Underwood. In 2026, Vivaexpanded its corporate World Gym portfolio with the opening of itsflagship Canberra location and launched its newest fitness brand,Zoo Fit.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Viva Leisure acknowledges and pays respect to theTraditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We aregrateful for the opportunity to operate facilities on these landsand to contribute to the health and well-being of all communitieswe form part of.

As a company dedicated to promoting health and wellness, weare committed to fostering an inclusive environment within ourfacilities and workplaces that welcomes, respects and celebratesthe rich cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples.

Viva Leisure reserves the right to close this advertisementprior to the stated closing date should a suitable candidate beidentified.

Attachments:
- Club Pilates - Lead Instructor - Position Description - October 2026.pdf