Pilates Instructor - White Bear Lake YMCA

DeKalb Health; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Professional development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Supportive wellness team

Job summary

The St. Paul Eastside YMCA is seeking a nationally certified Pilates Instructor who will lead engaging classes and help members move, feel, and live better at White Bear Lake location.

You will teach Pilates apparatus and private/small-group sessions, promote member participation, and maintain safety while delivering an exceptional member experience. CPR/AED certification is required; salary starts at $25 per hour with benefits for full-time and flexible scheduling for part-time roles.

Qualifications

• CPR/PR and AED certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead individual or group Pilates sessions and motivate participants.
• Experience working with all age groups and ability levels.
• Nationally accredited Pilates training (Balanced Body, Stott, Polestar, Club Pilates, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, engaging Pilates classes for all experience levels.
• Create welcoming, inclusive environment and build member relationships.
• Promote private and small-group training opportunities.
• Maintain class attendance and time sheets; coordinate substitutions and availability.
• Stay CPR certified and current with credentials and continuing education (CECs).

Skills

CPR / AED

Customer service

Verbal communication

Lead groups & individuals

All ages & ability levels

Safety awareness

Pilates apparatus training

National Pilates certification

Education

Nationally accredited Pilates certification

Job description

• Location 2100 Orchard Lane,White Bear Lake, MN, 55110,United States
• Job Category Health and Fitness
• Employee Type Part-Time 1-19

Contact information

Pilates Instructor | White Bear Area YMCA | $25.00+ /hr

Turn Your Passion for Pilates Into Impact at the YMCA

The St. Paul Eastside YMCA is seeking a nationally certified Pilates Instructor who is passionate about helping others move, feel, and live better. This is more than a traditional group fitness role. You'll have the opportunity to lead engaging Pilates classes while building meaningful relationships with YMCA members.

Whether you're looking to expand your current client base or grow your Pilates career, the YMCA provides the flexibility, support, and member connections to help you succeed.

At a Glance

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Earn $25+/hour
• Access to an established and engaged YMCA membership base
• Opportunity to build private and small-group training clientele
• Flexible scheduling with potential to expand your hours
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative wellness team
• Meaningful work that positively impacts the health and well-being of members

What You'll Do

• Lead safe, effective, and engaging Pilates classes for participants of all experience levels
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating environment
• Build relationships with members and support them in achieving their wellness goals
• Promote private and small-group training opportunities
• Deliver an exceptional member experience that inspires long-term participation

Nationally recognized Pilates certification and current CPR/AED required.

• The salary range for this position starts at $25.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package for full-time includes a wide range of benefits (medical, dental, life, disability, and more) as well as generous paid time off and free membership. Part-time benefits will vary.

1. Job Summary:

The Pilates Reformer Instructor develops and teaches apparatus classes with the option to take on private clients. Instructors provide safe, effective, and motivating classes for participants to help them achieve their fitness goals.

2. Essential Functions:

• Awareness and use modifications based on client's acute or chronic conditions to ensure safety in class plans
• Be available to promote and instruct demos to increase interest in Pilates programs
• Communicate with class participants to update about changes in classes as needed
• Create, plan, and teach reformer/ apparatus classes
• Maintain all administrative tasks including keep accurate class attendance, accurate time sheets, finding appropriate substitute teacher coverage, maintain current availability, be able to communicate with supervisor in a timely manner
• Maintain current CPR and credentials and CECs to stay current on new fitness trends
• Option to add on Mat Pilates classes to the group exercise schedule, additional group exercise certification required
• Option to add on private clients to build schedule as desired

3. Relationships:

This position reports to the Health and Wellness Director/ Senior Health and Wellness Coordinator. The instructor works closely with the other Health and Wellness Professionals, supervisor, member services, and building/maintenance staff. The instructor should address members by name and encourage participation in activities.

4. Qualifications:

Required

• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/PR and AED.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead an individual/group and motivate others to achieve their health and well-being goals.
• Demonstrated ability working with all age groups and ability levels.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Certification or Training from Nationally Accredited Pilates School (Balanced Body, Stott, Polestar, Club Pilates, Etc.)
• Attend and successfully complete within 90 days of hire
• 1 year of experience teaching Pilates apparatus classes

5. Work Conditions:

Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness.

Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs at a time.

Exposure to music volume ranging from moderate to loud.

Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in the event of an emergency.

6. Additional Notes:

Supervisory titles may change depending on branch. This job description represents the major functions of the position, but it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The instructor is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association's success.