Fitness Studio Manager- Pilates

BODYBAR Pilates-Elkhorn; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Wellness resources

PTO 10 days annually

Paid training time

Complimentary classes

Retail discounts

Job summary

BODYBAR Pilates South Lakeland is seeking a Fitness Studio Manager to lead the fitness side of our new Lakeland studio. You will teach classes, develop instructors, and help create a welcoming community, working closely with ownership and the Studio Manager during presale and opening.

Initial hours are part-time during presale with transition to full-time as we open, and you will coordinate schedules, participate in events, and help establish daily operations for a successful launch.

Qualifications

• A dependable, approachable leader who takes initiative and follows through.
• Experience teaching, coaching, or leading others in fitness, wellness, sports, or a related setting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to encourage others while providing constructive feedback.
• Organization, sound judgment, and a commitment to safe instruction and a positive member experience.
• Enthusiasm for learning the BODYBAR Method and connecting with our local community.
• Availability for scheduled early mornings, evenings, and weekends, with the ability to transition to full-time work.
• Required BODYBAR training and teaching approval must be completed before teaching BODYBAR classes. CPR/AED certification is also required before teaching begins.

Responsibilities

• Teach approximately 10 to 15 BODYBAR classes weekly once full time, including substitute coverage within that range.
• Help recruit, onboard, and coach a dependable instructor team.
• Manage class and instructor schedules and coordinate coverage.
• Maintain safe, consistent classes and use member feedback to improve the experience.
• Help introduce BODYBAR through community events, mat Pilates classes, and local partnerships.
• Collaborate with ownership and the Studio Manager on opening preparation and ongoing fitness operations.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching experience

Communication

Organization

Job description

Responsive recruiter

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Wellness resources

Fitness Studio Manager (Pilates)

BODYBAR Pilates South Lakeland | Lakeland, Florida

Love fitness, enjoy coaching others, and want to help build a team? Join BODYBAR South Lakeland as our founding Fitness Studio Manager.

You’ll lead the fitness side of our new studio, teach classes, develop instructors, and help create a welcoming community. You’ll work closely with ownership and the Studio Manager, with support throughout presale and opening.

This position begins part time during presale and transitions to full time as we prepare to open. Within BODYBAR, this role is called the Fitness Manager.

Compensation And Benefits

• Part-time presale: $25 per hour, initially approximately 20 hours weekly.
• Full-time base salary: $42,000 to $52,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Monthly performance bonus opportunities after opening.
• Full-time PTO accrual equivalent to 10 days annually, plus designated paid studio holidays, under studio policies.
• Complimentary classes, subject to availability and studio policy, and retail discounts.
• Paid required training time and ongoing professional development.

We do not currently offer employer-sponsored health insurance.

What We’re Looking For

• A dependable, approachable leader who takes initiative and follows through.
• Experience teaching, coaching, or leading others in fitness, wellness, sports, or a related setting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to encourage others while providing constructive feedback.
• Organization, sound judgment, and a commitment to safe instruction and a positive member experience.
• Enthusiasm for learning the BODYBAR Method and connecting with our local community.
• Availability for scheduled early mornings, evenings, and weekends, with the ability to transition to full-time work.

Required BODYBAR training and teaching approval must be completed before teaching BODYBAR classes. CPR/AED certification is also required before teaching begins.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Pilates or reformer teaching experience.
• Experience managing, training, or mentoring a team.
• A relevant fitness certification or education.
• Boutique fitness studio or BODYBAR experience.

You do not need to meet every preferred qualification to apply. We welcome candidates with relevant experience, leadership potential, and a willingness to learn.

What You’ll Do

• Teach approximately 10 to 15 BODYBAR classes weekly once full time, including substitute coverage within that range.
• Help recruit, onboard, and coach a dependable instructor team.
• Manage class and instructor schedules and coordinate coverage.
• Maintain safe, consistent classes and use member feedback to improve the experience.
• Help introduce BODYBAR through community events, mat Pilates classes, and local partnerships.
• Collaborate with ownership and the Studio Manager on opening preparation and ongoing fitness operations.

Teaching is included in the full-time base salary. We will plan schedules together to balance classes, instructor development, and management responsibilities.

Schedule

Expect approximately 20 hours weekly during initial presale, increasing to approximately 30 and then 40 hours as opening approaches.

Presale includes some planning and outreach that may be completed remotely, alongside in-person meetings and community events. After opening, regular on-site availability is required for teaching and team leadership.

Schedules will be coordinated in advance wherever possible. The opening date and timing of increased hours may change with construction progress.

About BODYBAR

BODYBAR Pilates delivers dynamic, low-impact, full-body workouts through the BODYBAR Method. At South Lakeland, we’re building a studio where members feel welcome and instructors have the support to succeed.

Compensation: $42,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

WELCOME TO THE BAR!

BODYBAR Pilates is building a community of people who love, respect, encourage, and motivate one another to be strong, healthy, and happy human beings. We’ve innovated on proven Pilates principles to create fiercely effective workouts. Our goal is to inspire and transform our members, which is made possible by the incredible employees at each of our locations. Interested in joining us?

BODYBAR Pilates is a boutique fitness franchise. Each location is independently owned and may have varying perks, compensation, and employment requirements. Contact the location you are applying to directly for specific employment questions.