Lead Instructor - Club Pilates

Empowered Pilates; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the fitness sector is seeking a confident and energetic certified Pilates Instructor to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading group classes, providing personalized sessions, and promoting a positive studio culture. With a focus on inclusivity and encouragement, the ideal candidate will inspire clients to embrace a healthier lifestyle through Pilates. Enjoy a flexible schedule, incentive programs, and the opportunity to grow within a supportive community. If you are passionate about fitness and helping others, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Block scheduling

Continuing Education Credits reimbursement

Bonus Opportunities

FREE Pilates Classes

Employee Discount

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Pilates instructor with experience leading group classes.
• Ability to create engaging and safe class flows for participants.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pilates classes and ensure a positive studio culture.
• Conduct private and semi-private sessions, workshops, and events.

Skills

Pilates Instruction

Group Class Leadership

Creative Class Flow Preparation

Client Engagement

Equipment Safety Inspection

Education

Pilates Certification

Tools

Reformer

Springboard

Exo-Chair

Bosu Ball

Magic Circle

Job description

Founded in 2007, Club Pilates is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing Pilates franchise with over 750 locations across 10 countries (and growing!). Despite the pandemic, Club Pilates opened more than 100 new studios since 2020. Due to its impressive domestic and international growth, Club Pilates has been ranked #1 on Franchise Times' Fast & Serious in both 2019 and 2020, landed at #104 on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2021 Franchise 500, marking its fifth consecutive year on the list, as well as appearing in Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 list three years running.

We believe that Pilates is the path to a fuller, more satisfying physical existence. We believe that being in control of your body helps you to be in control of your life. And best of all, we believe that you can start anytime. Class formats are designed with the vision of making Pilates more accessible, approachable and welcoming to everyone. Club Pilates is also the first company to create a 500-hour Teacher Training Program designed to thoroughly and safely teach group Pilates apparatus classes along with TRX, Triggerpoint, and Barre.

POSITION:

We are seeking a CONFIDENT and ENERGETIC certified Pilates Instructor to promote to Lead Instructor at Club Pilates (multiple locations hiring)! The ideal candidate will be POSITIVE and ENTHUSIASTIC, and have a passion for Pilates, and for helping others improve their lives through health and fitness.

REQUIREMENTS:

This is not a comprehensive list and other duties may be assigned.

1. Must currently lead Pilates group reformer classes pursuant to Club Pilates standards for the Empowered Pilates Group.
2. Provide a safe and effective workout for up to 12 members per class, while using a variety of equipment including, but not limited to, Reformer, Springboard, Exo-Chair, Bosu Ball, Magic Circle, etc.
3. Prepare creative class flows that are challenging and level appropriate.
4. Uphold our core values to ensure a positive studio culture that is inclusive and encouraging.
5. Conduct private sessions, semi-private sessions, workshops, private events, and other additional sessions as needed.
6. Inspect the equipment prior to each class to ensure it is in good working order and safe to use.
7. Maintain a clean and orderly workout environment.
8. Assist with membership sales and checking clients in.
9. Participate in special events as needed to promote the studio.
10. Build studio revenue by promoting retail, membership sales, events, and services by delivering the “Message of the Week” after every class.
11. Be a motivating and inspiring force to promote our motto: Do Pilates. Do Life.
12. Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the standard responsibilities of a Club Pilates Instructor, your responsibilities as a Lead Instructor include but are not limited to:

1. Maintaining "Full Time" Instructor status (average of 50 hours per month).
2. Must work at least 1 weekend block per month.
3. Have the capacity for 2-5 hours of admin work per week.
4. Provide Instructional Coaching and Support.
5. Manage PT Schedule.
6. Main Point of Contact for Instructors.
7. Manage Sub Requests.
8. Provide and Gather Feedback on the Schedule.
9. Perform Quarterly Instructor Audits.
10. Complete the Weekly/Monthly Equipment Safety Checklist.

BENEFITS & PERKS

1. Flexible schedule.
2. Block scheduling.
3. Incentive Program that includes Continuing Education Credits reimbursement, Bonus Opportunities, FREE Pilates Classes, Employee Discount, and MORE!
4. Employee status (W2) not a contractor.

COMPANY CULTURE & CORE VALUES

1. People-oriented: We provide a positive, encouraging, and energetic environment that focuses on highlighting and growing the unique abilities of our team.
2. Team-oriented: Our team is cooperative and collaborative; we support our team and our community. We believe that the team that works hard together and plays together, stays together, so we offer many opportunities to engage as a team.
3. Outcome-oriented: We are results-focused with a strong performance culture, and strive for EXCELLENCE by improving every day.