Lead Instructor

Club Pilates Franchise; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

Club Pilates Franchise in San Jose, CA is seeking a Lead Pilates Instructor to deliver safe, effective group classes and uphold Club Pilates standards. You will mentor fellow instructors and ensure consistent, high-quality sessions across all studio offerings.

This role emphasizes leadership, ongoing education, and community engagement, with compensation $55-65 per hour plus commissions and bonuses. The position is on-site with a full-time schedule and growth opportunities within the

Qualifications

• 450+ hours Pilates Certification in Mat, Reformer, Chair, and Springboard.
• 5+ years of group Pilates teaching experience.
• Current CPR & First Aid certification.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, safety and apparatus-based instruction.
• Familiarity with TRX, Barre and TriggerPoint modalities.
• Leadership mindset with mentoring experience.
• Proficient with Club Pilates standards and brand integrity.

Responsibilities

• Teach group classes, intro sessions, privates, and semi-privates per studio schedule.
• Lead at least 2 Intro Classes weekly and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Oversee class scheduling to maximize occupancy and member satisfaction; manage sub requests and instructor coverage.
• Support and develop the instructor team through mentorship and monthly Lead Instructor calls.
• Uphold Club Pilates education and brand standards across instruction and member experience.
• Plan and lead member and instructor workshops to enhance engagement and teaching quality.
• Ensure safe and effective use of equipment; inspect before use and maintain studio cleanliness.
• Represent the studio with professionalism at events; arrive early and model Club Pilates culture.

Skills

Pilates Certification

Group Teaching

Leadership & Mentoring

Anatomy & Safety

Public Speaking

ClubReady knowledge

Equipment knowledge

Education

450+ hours Pilates Certification

Tools

ClubReady software

Job description

Position Summary

The Lead Pilates Instructor plays a pivotal role in delivering safe, effective, and inspiring group Pilates classes in alignment with Club Pilates standards. This position sets the tone for instructional excellence, mentoring fellow instructors and ensuring consistency across all studio offerings. Club Pilates prioritizes career advancement within the organization and seeks to offer unlimited growth potential to those who thrive.

This role is compensated between $55-65/hour (depending on studio) plus a commission and bonus structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach group classes, intro sessions, privates, and semi-privates per studio schedule.
• Lead at least 2 Intro Classes weekly and ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Oversee class scheduling to maximize occupancy and member satisfaction; manage sub requests and instructor coverage.
• Support and develop the instructor team through mentorship, performance monitoring, and monthly Lead Instructor calls—train staff on key takeaways.
• Uphold Club Pilates education and brand standards across instruction, social media, and member experience.
• Plan and lead member and instructor workshops to enhance engagement and teaching quality.
• Ensure safe and effective use of equipment (Reformer, Chair, Springboard, TRX, Magic Circle, etc.); inspect before use and maintain studio cleanliness post-class.
• Represent the studio with professionalism and integrity, including at community and networking events.
• Arrive early, demonstrate reliability, and model the Club Pilates culture of honesty and excellence.

Qualifications & Skills

• Comprehensive Pilates Certification (450+ hours) in Mat, Reformer, Chair, and Springboard.
• 5+ years of group Pilates teaching experience; proven ability to modify for diverse levels and needs.
• Current CPR & First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, safety, and apparatus-based instruction (6+ participants).
• Familiarity with Club Pilates methodology and openness to integrating TRX, Barre, and TriggerPoint modalities.
• Leadership mindset with mentoring experience and a collaborative approach.
• Professional communicator with clear, confident public speaking and auditory skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and discreet; able to maintain confidentiality and uphold brand integrity.
• Comfortable with prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Strong problem-solving under pressure.
• Proficient or willing to learn ClubReady software.
• Demonstrates commitment to growth and continuing education.

Job Details

Job Title: Lead Instructor
Location: On Site, Studio-based
Report to: General Manager
Position Type: Full Time/Exempt
Working Hours: 30+ hours / week
Compensation: $55-65 / hour + bonus structure

In accordance with California law, this posting includes the pay scale for the position. The range listed reflects the good-faith hourly or salary range the employer reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual rate offered may depend on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. Incentive pay, bonuses, and benefits may be offered in addition to base pay, where applicable.

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