Pilates Instructor: Hoag Health Lab

Hoag Health System; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoag Health System in California is seeking a Pilates Instructor to lead engaging group and individual classes, including mat and reformer formats, for participants with varying fitness levels and health backgrounds. The role emphasizes welcoming, motivating, and delivering exceptional customer service within a wellness-focused environment.

Responsibilities include developing class programming, adapting exercises for different levels, ensuring safe technique, and collaborating with Exercise

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Pilates classes, including mat and reformer instruction.
• Ability to adapt exercises for participants of varying levels and health backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement class programming under leadership.
• Adapting exercises to meet skill levels and ensure safety.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support participants with health needs.
• Greet participants, manage sign-in, and support day-to-day operations.

Skills

Pilates instruction

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

The Pilates Instructor leads engaging group and individual Pilates classes, including mat and reformer formats, for participants of varying fitness levels, abilities, and health backgrounds. The Pilates Instructor creates a welcoming, motivating, and inclusive environment while delivering exceptional customer service and memorable participant experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement class programming under the direction of program leadership.
• Adapting exercises and instruction to meet individual skill levels.
• Ensuring safe and effective technique.
• Inspiring participants to achieve their wellness goals.
• Collaborating with Exercise Physiologists and other healthcare professionals, as appropriate, to support participants with identified health needs.
• Serving as a positive ambassador for the organization by fostering participant engagement, building community, and creating an outstanding fitness experience.

Additional Responsibilities

• Set up classes.
• Greet participants and manage sign-in procedures.
• Support day-to-day operations through administrative responsibilities such as scheduling, participant communications, follow-up activities, and other operational support as needed.
• Clean and stock studio and fitness areas.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Support special events, educational workshops, and community wellness initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Pilates classes, including mat and/or reformer instruction, with the ability to safely demonstrate and adapt exercises for participants of varying fitness levels, abilities, and health backgrounds is required.
• Experience building rapport with participants and creating a welcoming, inclusive environment that fosters long-term engagement is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with older adults or individuals managing chronic health conditions is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire participants in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Preferred

• 3 years of experience in Yoga or Fitness instruction.

License Required

N/A

License Preferred

N/A

Certifications Required

• CPR/AED certification is required upon 6 months of hire.

Certifications Preferred

• Current Pilates instructor certification from a nationally recognized organization with training in mat and/or reformer instruction, as applicable to assigned classes; Additional certifications in specialty areas such as Active Aging, Balance and Fall Prevention, Functional Movement, Corrective Exercise, Mobility, or other evidence-based movement modalities are preferred.