Lead Pilates Instructor

US Fitness

Bel Air (MD)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary membership

Discounts on Personal Training

Discounts on Spa services & apparel

Employee referral gift

In-house CECs & reimbursement

Job summary

Onelife Fitness is seeking a Lead Pilates Instructor to guide the studio's Pilates program, coach instructors, and elevate member experiences. You will be the on-site leader ensuring class quality, consistency, and engagement across sessions.

The role emphasizes onboarding, performance feedback, schedule optimization, and driving private training participation to boost studio revenue while maintaining a premium class environment.

Qualifications

Comprehensive Pilates Certification (Reformer required; multi-apparatus preferred).
Current CPR/AED Certification.
Experience teaching group Pilates classes.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, or mentoring experience.
Passion for developing instructors and delivering an exceptional member experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as on-site leader for the Pilates program, ensuring high standards across classes.
Lead onboarding and training for new Pilates instructors.
Conduct observations and provide coaching and feedback to instructors.
Optimize studio schedules and capacity to maximize member demand.
Create a welcoming, high-energy studio environment and foster community.
Monitor KPIs like attendance, utilization, and instructor performance for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Member engagement

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Pilates Certification (Comprehensive, Reformer)

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Lead Pilates Instructor

Lead. Coach. Inspire. Elevate the Pilates Experience.

At Onelife Fitness, we're committed to delivering the ultimate fitness experience to every member, every time. We're looking for an experienced and passionate Lead Pilates Instructor to help shape an exceptional Pilates program by coaching instructors, driving studio performance, and creating an outstanding member experience.

If you're an accomplished Pilates professional who enjoys mentoring others, building community, and leading by example, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As the Lead Pilates Instructor, you'll serve as the on-site leader for the Pilates program, ensuring every class reflects the highest standards of instruction, consistency, and member engagement.

Lead Program Excellence

Deliver exceptional Pilates instruction that aligns with Onelife Fitness programming.
Maintain consistency across instructors, class formats, and member experiences.
Conduct class observations and provide coaching and performance feedback.
Champion best practices while protecting the integrity of the Pilates method and Onelife programming.

Coach & Develop Instructors

Lead onboarding and training for new Pilates instructors.
Conduct teach-backs, shadow sessions, and instructor evaluations.
Mentor instructors on coaching presence, cueing, corrections, class flow, and member engagement.
Identify development opportunities and create improvement plans to help instructors succeed.

Optimize Studio Operations

Partner with the Fitness Director to build schedules that maximize member demand and instructor coverage.
Support studio growth through strategic scheduling and capacity planning.
Help ensure smooth day-to-day studio operations.

Deliver an Exceptional Member Experience

Create a welcoming, high-energy, premium studio environment.
Build a strong Pilates community through exceptional service and engagement.
Resolve member concerns professionally while supporting member retention.
Foster consistency across every instructor and every class.

Drive Studio Performance

Support strategies that increase private training participation and overall studio revenue.
Monitor key performance indicators including:
- Class attendance
- Studio utilization
- Instructor performance
Use performance insights to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Maintain Studio Excellence

Ensure studio cleanliness and equipment are maintained to the highest standards.
Support safety compliance and operational inspections.
Track studio performance metrics and maintain accountability for daily operations.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Comprehensive Pilates Certification (Reformer certification required; multi-apparatus certification preferred)
Current CPR/AED Certification
Experience teaching group Pilates classes
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, or mentoring experience
Passion for developing instructors and delivering an exceptional member experience

Preferred Qualifications