Certified Strength & Conditioning Instructor - St James's

Ten Health & Fitness; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading boutique health and wellness provider in London as a Pilates Instructor. You'll deliver diverse classes and personalized fitness sessions while fostering strong client relationships. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence and client empowerment.

Qualifications

• Background in Sports Science, Sports Therapy, or Strength & Conditioning.
• Experience in group fitness and movement-based classes.
• Comfortable with data tracking and goal-setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group Pilates classes and personal training sessions.
• Build and manage client relationships for retention.
• Conduct client assessments and adjust exercise plans.

Skills

Client Relationship Building

Interpersonal Skills

Data Management

Group Fitness Instruction

Functional Training

Education

Sports Therapy or Sports Science degree

Reformer Pilates qualification

Accredited certification (e.g., SST, BASRaT)

Job description

• Deliver group Dynamic Reformer Pilates classes across all levels (beginners to advanced).
• Conduct 1:1 Gym Based or Reformer sessions using gym-based, functional, and sport-specific protocols tailored to client goals.
• C arry out client assessments, track progress, and adjust exercise plans accordingly.
• Apply S&C principles, e.g. load management, movement screening, energy systems training, while integrating core Pilates fundamentals.

Client Relationship Building:

• Grow and manage your client caseload by building strong, trust-based relationships with Ten clients.
• Educate clients on form, performance, and recovery, helping them become independent and confident in their physical development.
• Proactively contribute to client retention through impactful results and an exceptional in-studio experience.
• Be an active contributor to our Circle of Care by referring clients to allied services (Physio, Clinical Exercise, Massage) when appropriate.
• Participate in studio team meetings, upholding studio culture and supporting front-of-house and management when needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe and professional exercise environment both in the studio and gym areas.
• Background in Sports Science, Sports Therapy, Rehabilitation, or Strength & Conditioning.
• Experience delivering high-quality exercise sessions across strength, conditioning, and functional training environments.
• Previous experience teaching group fitness, Pilates, or movement-based classes (e.g. Reformer, HIIT, circuit, functional mobility).
• Confident adapting sessions for a range of goals - from injury rehabilitation to performance enhancement.
• Strong interpersonal skills, you enjoy working face-to-face and building long-term client rapport.
• Comfortable using data and integrated tech - session tracking, or outcome-based goal-setting frameworks.

Desired Qualifications

• Sports Therapy, Sports Science or related degree (desired)
• Reformer Pilates qualification (preferred, not essential) Certified Reformer Pilates Qualification scott, BASI, Body Control, Polestar. X Club, Exhale, HFE, APPI, Balnaced Body. Or FRAME, YMCA fit, Future Fit or Virgin academy.
• Accredited certification from a recognised body such as SST, or BASRaT (desirable)
• Additional CPD in mobility, biomechanics, strength programming, or clinical exercise is a bonus

How We Measure Success:

• Collaboration: Effective referrals within the Circle of Care
• Revenue Contribution: Client lifetime value, conversion from first-time to repeat bookings
• Client & Team Feedback: Ratings, testimonials, internal culture alignment

Why Join Ten?

Ten is London’s leading boutique provider of Pilates-led, integrated health and wellness. We’ve created a space where clinical excellence meets client empowerment - offering you the chance to grow within a team that values expertise, collaboration, and whole-person care.

Our Chiswick and St James locations offer full access to premium facilities, a high-calibre client base, and a multidisciplinary environment that supports both personal growth and professional development.