Athletic Reformer Teacher

Life Time, Inc.; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time in Westfield, MA is seeking an Athletic Reformer Pilates Instructor to lead reformer-based group fitness classes, educate members on form and safety, and promote Life Time programs. You will help members reach their goals through purposeful movement that emphasizes strength, stability, and control.

You will maintain a welcoming environment, choose energizing music, and support sales while delivering an on-brand, high-quality class experience in a safe, inclusive studio setting.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching group fitness formats.
• Knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics.
• Comprehensive reformer Pilates certification is preferred.
• CPR/AED certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers athletic reformer-based classes that are challenging and on-brand.
• Creates a welcoming environment and engages with members before and after class.
• Provides proper form instruction and movement modifications for safety.
• Maintains a clean, organized studio space.
• Selects energizing music that aligns with brand standards.
• Promotes Life Time programs and drives member participation.
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of the athletic reformer format in every class.
• Educates members on Signature Membership value and supports sales.

Skills

Group fitness

Athletic reformer training

Member education

Brand standards

Sales support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science

Comprehensive Reformer Pilates Certification

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Position Overview

Provides cutting-edge, athletic reformer-based instruction through entertaining, educational, and challenging classes that promote fitness, core strength, and positive self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment. The Athletic Reformer Instructor is passionate about helping members reach their goals through purposeful, reformer-based movement that emphasizes strength, stability, and control.

Maintains positive relationships with members to educate, motivate, and promote a healthy way of life by delivering high-quality, on-brand athletic reformer-based classes rooted in Life Time’s unique method.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivers high-quality, athletic reformer-based classes that are challenging, motivating, and rooted in Life Time’s signature methodology
• Builds strong connections with members by creating a welcoming, inclusive environment and engaging in meaningful interactions before and after class
• Provides clear instruction on proper form, technique, and movement modifications to ensure safety and success for all participants
• Maintains a clean, organized, and professional studio space before and after each class
• Selects fresh, energizing music that enhances the class experience while maintaining brand-appropriate standards
• Actively promotes Life Time’s programs, services, and classes, encouraging broader member participation
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of the athletic reformer format , consistently delivering an on-brand experience in every class
• Educates members on the value of Signature Memberships and supports the sales process through authentic relationship-building

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of fitness instructor work experience
• Experience teaching group fitness formats
• Knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics
• Ability to perform an aerobic activity for duration of a class, which may include, but not limited to, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, running, crawling, and kneeling
• Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds
• Ability to perform exercises specific to athletic reformer-based training
• Ability to communicate and exchange information with guests who have inquiries about Life Time products and services
• Ability to perform physical activity including: standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouchingAbility to lift more than 20lbs
• CPR/AED Certification
• Minimum of one of the following Group Exercise Certifications: National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Council of Exercise (ACE), American Fitness Aerobic Association (AFAA), Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)
• Comprehensive Reformer Pilates Certification (For Reformer Pilates roles only)

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or other related field

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.