Pilates Instructor

Gaillardia Country Club; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Gaillardia Country Club in Oklahoma City is seeking a Pilates Instructor to deliver engaging and effective Pilates Reformer classes. The ideal candidate will help improve members' flexibility, core strength, and performance while promoting fitness programs and healthy lifestyles.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and at least one year of experience teaching Pilates. A passion for fitness and member engagement in a luxury club environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching Pilates Reformer classes.
• Proficiency in developing personalized fitness programs.
• Knowledge of sports-specific functional movement principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality Pilates Reformer classes.
• Educate members on Pilates benefits for sports performance.
• Provide safe and effective exercise modifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Instructional ability

Knowledge of functional movement

Motivation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Pilates Reformer Instructor

Current CPR/AED certification

Tools

Pilates Reformers

Stereo equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

The Pilates Instructor is an energetic professional, who is motivated to join our Fitness team. The instructor will deliver safe, effective, and engaging Pilates Reformer classes to members of varying ages and fitness levels, with a focus on improving flexibility, core strength, posture, mobility, and overall performance. With many members being golf and racquet enthusiasts, the ideal candidate will also understand how Pilates can enhance athletic performance, particularly for golfers and racquet sport players, and tailor sessions to support functional movement and prevention of injury. Also responsible for promoting the facility and the club.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to Fitness Director.

Day to Day:

• Lead high-quality Pilates Reformer classes (private, semi-private, and small group) tailored to different fitness levels.
• Educate members on the benefits of Pilates, with a special emphasis on improving golf and racquet sports performance, mobility, and injury prevention.
• Provide safe and effective exercise modifications as needed.
• Create a welcoming, professional, and motivating environment that fosters member engagement.
• Collaborate with fitness and wellness staff to promote integrated health and performance programs.
• Maintain studio cleanliness, safety standards, and proper equipment setup.
• Support the promotion of fitness programs, workshops, and special wellness events.
• Strong understanding of biomechanics, functional movement, corrective exercise.
• Ability to design and adapt programs for different ages, abilities, and goals.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Professional presence and member-focused service mentality.

Additional Duties:

• Due to the dynamic nature of the club, employees are expected to assist others as needed and take on additional tasks as assigned by management.
• Follow all company, club, and department policies, procedures, and instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with attention to detail.
• Responsible for maintaining good conduct and safe working habits while in all areas, including all exercise areas.
• Ensure all equipment is safe and in effective working condition.
• Attend daily briefings and actively engage in required activities to stay informed and contribute to the team’s success.
• Participation in club events as requested.
• Wear a CLEAN and neat uniform that follows Invited and your property uniform standards daily.

About You:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching or instructing, with proficiency in developing and leading personalized fitness programs.
• Certified Pilates Reformer Instructor through a recognized program (e.g., STOTT, Balanced Body, BASI, Polestar, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching Reformer classes in a private club, studio, or wellness facility.
• Current CPR/AED certification (or ability to obtain before hire).
• Knowledge of functional movement principles, ideally with an understanding of sports-specific needs.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a luxury, hospitality, or private club environment.
• Background in sports performance, corrective exercise.
• Ability to cross-promote and collaborate with other wellness professionals (massage therapists, trainers, nutritionists, etc.).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate exercises using Pilates equipment.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and driving.
• Occasional exposure to temperature changes, dust, fumes, or gases.
• Squatting, kneeling, reaching, grasping, twisting, and bending.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 lbs. on occasion.
• Talking, hearing, and seeing.

Primary Tools/Equipment:

• Stereo equipment.
• Reformers and other Pilates specific equipment.

Work Schedule:

• Adherence to attendance requirements as outlined in the weekly schedule.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet position deadlines.
• Availability to work on weekends and/or holidays as required.