Pilates Lead, UK – Grow Programs & Lead Instructors

Virgin Active; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private dental and healthcare

Life assurance 4x salary

Virgin Active membership for you and a

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Discounts across Virgin Active

Salary Finance

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Cycle to Work

Job summary

Virgin Active in the UK is seeking a UK Pilates Lead to evolve our Mat and Reformer Pilates programmes and support club teams. You will drive participation and member engagement through data and feedback, lead events and digital initiatives, and collaborate with the Global Pilates team to keep our offering innovative.

The role involves leading recruitment and development of instructors, auditing clubs, and traveling across the UK to partner with clubs and support offices.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Mat Pilates qualification with Reformer specialization (UK cert)
• At least five years Pilates teaching experience, with group instruction
• Proven ability to develop successful Pilates programmes and coach to high standards
• Strong leadership skills with experience training and mentoring instructors
• Data-driven, commercially minded approach to improving participation and member experience
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an innovative mindset
• Willingness to travel across the UK and work across offices/clubs (min 3 days/wk)

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve Pilates programmes for members.
• Support club teams and Product Managers in delivering high-quality classes.
• Drive participation, occupancy and engagement through data, app ratings and feedback.
• Lead Pilates events, workshops, product launches and digital initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and Global Pilates to improve offerings.
• Lead instructor recruitment, onboarding, training and development.
• Conduct regular club visits and monthly audits/instructor assessments.
• Build relations with industry leaders and stay ahead of trends.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Level 3 Mat Pilates qualification with Reformer specialist (UK recognised)

Job description

Virgin Active in the UK is seeking a UK Pilates Lead to evolve our Mat and Reformer Pilates programmes and support club teams. You will drive participation and member engagement through data and feedback, lead events and digital initiatives, and collaborate with the Global Pilates team to keep our offering innovative.

The role involves leading recruitment and development of instructors, auditing clubs, and traveling across the UK to partner with clubs and support offices.