FS8 - Pilates Studio Manager

International Sports Sciences Association; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Apex Wellness Group, overseeing FS8 studios nationwide, seeks an FS8 Studio Manager to lead the coaching team and deliver exceptional Pilates and functional training sessions. You will coach classes, mentor instructors, and drive studio events to elevate member experience.

The Head Trainer sets coaching quality and culture while expanding the studio through outreach, partnerships, and brand presence. Flexible work-from-home options available.

Qualifications

• Accredited Reformer Pilates Certification.
• Current CPR/AED Certification.
• Strong coaching presence and communication skills.
• Leadership ability with experience mentoring or supporting other instructors.
• Passion for movement, wellness, and community building.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-programmed FS8 workouts with confidence, precision, and high energy.
• Provide real-time coaching, movement corrections, and exercise modifications.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and class quality.
• Support members of all fitness levels and ensure a motivating class environment.
• Coach a set number of weekly classes as determined by the executive team.
• Lead by example in delivering the FS8 member experience.
• Lead, mentor, and support the studio coaching team.
• Evaluate instructor performance and provide feedback to maintain coaching standards.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new instructors.
• Conduct trainer shadowing, onboarding sessions, and ongoing development.
• Ensure consistent delivery of the FS8 training methodology across all classes.
• Identify and participate in local events, partnerships, and community outreach opportunities.
• Represent FS8 at community activations and networking events.
• Help build relationships with local businesses, influencers, and wellness partners.
• Support initiatives that help grow the studio membership and brand presence.
• Assist with social media content creation, including class clips, trainer features, and studio highlights.
• Help capture engaging in-studio content for marketing campaigns.
• Work closely with leadership to manage day-to-day operations of the studio and implement company-wide strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure the delivery of positive customer service and a fitness experience consistent with the FS8 service standards.
• Run reports and analyze metrics on key performance indicators, including sales, utilization, retention, expenses, and payroll.
• Assist with member check-ins and class management when needed.
• Maintain equipment organization and studio presentation standards.
• Support inventory management and supply tracking.
• Coordinate with studio leadership to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Maintain studio cleanliness and presentation standards, and general studio upkeep.

Skills

Reformer Pilates

CPR/AED Certification

Coaching presence

Leadership ability

Movement passion

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

The FS8 Experience

FS8 blends the precision of Pilates with functional strength, mobility, and recovery-based movement to create workouts that are both results-driven and sustainable. At FS8, we do more than lead classes - we create elevated studio experiences built around community, coaching excellence, and long-term member success. As part of Apex Wellness Group, you'll be joining a fast-growing wellness company committed to building industry-leading studio environments while investing in the growth and development of our teams.

Role Overview

The FS8 Studio Manager is responsible for leading the studio's coaching team while delivering exceptional Pilates and functional training sessions. This role combines coaching excellence, instructor development, community engagement, and studio support to ensure the highest level of member experience. The Head Trainer sets the standard for coaching quality, trainer performance, and studio culture while helping grow the studio through events, outreach, and strong brand presence. This role also includes coaching a set number of weekly classes as determined by the executive leadership team, ensuring the Head Trainer remains actively engaged with members and leading by example on the studio floor.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching Excellence & Member Experience

• Deliver pre-programmed FS8 workouts with confidence, precision, and high energy
• Provide real-time coaching, movement corrections, and exercise modifications
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and class quality
• Support members of all fitness levels and ensure a motivating class environment
• Coach a set number of weekly classes as determined by the executive team
• Lead by example in delivering the FS8 member experience

Trainer Leadership, Evaluation & Onboarding

• Lead, mentor, and support the studio coaching team
• Evaluate instructor performance and provide feedback to maintain coaching standards
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new instructors
• Conduct trainer shadowing, onboarding sessions, and ongoing development
• Ensure consistent delivery of the FS8 training methodology across all classes

Marketing & Social Media Support

• Identify and participate in local events, partnerships, and community outreach opportunities
• Represent FS8 at community activations and networking events
• Help build relationships with local businesses, influencers, and wellness partners
• Support initiatives that help grow the studio membership and brand presence
• Assist with social media content creation, including class clips, trainer features, and studio highlights
• Help capture engaging in-studio content for marketing campaigns

Studio Operations Support

• Work closely with leadership to manage day-to-day operations of the studio and implement company-wide strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure the delivery of positive customer service and a fitness experience consistent with the FS8 service standards
• Run reports and analyze metrics on key performance indicators, including sales, utilization, retention, expenses, and payroll
• Assist with member check-ins and class management when needed
• Maintain equipment organization and studio presentation standards
• Support inventory management and supply tracking
• Coordinate with studio leadership to ensure smooth daily operations
• Maintain studio cleanliness and presentation standards, and general studio upkeep

Qualifications

• Accredited Reformer Pilates Certification
• Current CPR/AED Certification
• Strong coaching presence and communication skills
• Leadership ability with experience mentoring or supporting other instructors
• Passion for movement, wellness, and community building

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience coaching Reformer Pilates and functional training programs
• Strong understanding of movement mechanics, mobility, and injury prevention
• Strong community mindset and ability to build relationships

Ready to Lead?

Join us in redefining boutique fitness and building one of the most exciting wellness communities in the industry.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Apex Wellness Group

owns and operates 58+ F45 Training and FS8 studios across 15 states. We run every studio to one standard for coaching, operations and community, and we invest in the people who make that happen. Join one studio and you join a network with room to grow.

F45 Training

Results-driven functional training for every fitness level. Team-based workouts, expert coaching and a community that shows up for each other.

FS8

Low-impact, high-performance workouts that combine strength, Pilates and mindful movement. Precise coaching that helps members move better and feel stronger.