FOUNDATIONS INSTRUCTOR (Yoga / Mat Pilates / Barre)

Club Pilates; Somers Point (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Club Pilates seeks a Foundations Instructor to introduce members to mindful movement through yoga, mat Pilates, and barre styles. The instructor will deliver safe, engaging classes suitable for beginners while aligning with Club Pilates standards.

This role requires certifications in yoga or Pilates, with CPR/AED certification being essential. Instructors will promote studio events and maintain a clean, professional environment for members.

Qualifications

• Certification in yoga, Mat Pilates, or Barre required.
• Ability to promote positive energy and communication.
• Willingness to pursue further education on Pilates apparatus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, engaging, beginner-accessible classes.
• Follow Club Pilates class formats and standards.
• Provide clear cueing, regressions, and modifications.
• Prepare the studio before classes and greet members.
• Maintain cleanliness and professionalism in the studio.
• Promote studio offerings and participate in events.

Skills

Strong communication

Positive energy

Education

Yoga, Mat Pilates, or Barre certification (or equivalent)

CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Club Pilates is the largest Pilates brand and studio network in the world, with a mission to make Reformer-based Pilates accessible, affordable, and welcoming to everyone—regardless of age, fitness level, or experience. Founded in 2007 and rapidly growing to deliver consistent, high-quality Reformer Pilates experiences in an uplifting, community-centered setting.

Today, the brand boasts:

• 1,200+ operational studios globally
• 1,800+ licenses sold across multiple continents
• A presence in hundreds of markets nationwide, with locations across the United States, Canada, and expanding internationally
• A large network of thousands of trained instructors, each delivering world‑class Pilates instruction

Club Pilates offers a wide range of highly structured group and private classes. These include nine signature class formats spanning introductory levels through advanced training—targeting strength, flexibility, balance, cardio, and mind‑body connection.

Class design is intentionally inclusive and scalable, so that anyone from beginners and adolescents to advanced practitioners and seniors can participate and progress safely.

In addition to studio classes, Club Pilates was one of the first studios to create a comprehensive Teacher Training Program, which thoroughly trains instructors on Reformer, Mat, Cadillac, Chair, Springboard, Barre, and supplemental fitness tools.

Position Type:

Hourly, Part-Time, Seasonal

Role Summary:

The Foundations Instructor introduces members to mindful movement and body awareness through yoga, mat Pilates, and barre‑style formats. This role builds teaching confidence, class management skills, and alignment with Club Pilates brand standards while preparing instructors for apparatus‑based instruction.

Scope of Teaching:

• Yoga, Mat Pilates, Barre, Stretch, Recovery formats
• Beginner‑friendly, minimal or non‑apparatus classes

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, engaging, beginner‑accessible classes
• Follow Club Pilates class formats and brand tone
• Provide clear cueing, regressions, and modifications
• Arrive early to prepare space and greet members
• Maintain studio cleanliness and professionalism
• Promote studio offerings, retail, and memberships
• Participate in studio events and promotions
• Uphold franchise aesthetic and culture

Requirements:

• Yoga, Mat Pilates, or Barre certification (or equivalent)
• CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication and positive energy
• Willingness to pursue Pilates apparatus education