Lead Pilates Instructor

US Fitness; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary membership

Guest privileges

Discounts on Personal Training, Mind&'

Discounts on Serenity Day Spa services

In-house CECs & reimbursement

Job summary

Onelife Fitness is seeking a seasoned Lead Pilates Instructor to lead the studio’s Pilates program, mentor instructors, and ensure premier member experiences. You will oversee class quality, coaching, and scheduling alignment with demand, while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.

The role prioritizes leadership, program excellence, and performance storytelling to drive community growth and retention within a vibrant studio environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site for the Pilates program ensuring high standards of instruction and member engagement.
• Coach and develop instructors including onboarding, teach-backs, and evaluations.
• Partner with Fitness Director to optimize schedules and coverage.
• Deliver an exceptional member experience and foster a strong Pilates community.
• Drive studio performance and monitor key metrics like attendance and utilization.
• Maintain studio cleanliness and safety compliance.
• Ensure consistency across instructors and classes.

Skills

Pilates Certification

CPR/AED Certification

Group Pilates Experience

Leadership Coaching

Instructor Development

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

• Two or more years in a Lead or Senior Pilates Instructor role
• Experience working in a multi-instructor studio environment
• Knowledge of scheduling, studio utilization, and instructor performance metrics
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills

Benefits & perks

• Complimentary membership & guest privileges
• Discounts on Personal Training, Mind&Body, Aquatics, Kids Programs
• Discounts on Serenity Day Spa services & apparel
• Employee referral gift
• In-house CECs & reimbursement

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