Pilates Manager, East 92nd Street

Equinox; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Club membership

Bonus and commissions

Job summary

The Equinox Pilates Manager leads the Pilates department, shaping culture and driving operational excellence to deliver a superior member experience. You will build a high‑performing team of instructors and partners across club operations.

Responsibilities include hiring, onboarding, goal setting, and coaching, while pursuing monthly and annual Pilates revenue targets and delivering exceptional client engagement.

Qualifications

• Certified on all Pilates apparatus and completed a Comprehensive Pilates Teacher training program with a minimum of 400 hours.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills to build a high-performing Pilates team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with members and staff.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence and superior member experience within the Pilates department.
• Lead, coach, and manage a team of Pilates instructors and support staff.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and ongoing staff development; collaborate with club leadership.
• Manage monthly/annual goals and contribute to Pilates revenue growth.

Skills

Pilates Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Sales/Revenue Focus

Member Engagement

Education

Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training (400h)

Certified on all Pilates apparatus

Job description

OUR STORY

Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands,

OUR STORY Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, SoulCycle and Equinox Hotels are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver.

Company Description

Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, SoulCycle and Equinox Hotels are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver.

Our Code

We are passionate abouthigh performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes adisruptive approach to unleash it. Wedream bigand don’t settle for the status quo. Wesweat the details. We never accept less than110%tohelp each otherdeliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results. We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, and living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture, and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We valuehumilityand ateam approachat every level of the company.

If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you.

Job Description

The Pilates Manager serves as the department’s business leader. This person creates and supports team culture to drive operational excellence and deliver a superior member experience. Pilates Managers are goal-oriented, results-driven, eager to interact with members, and excited to develop and manage a team of high-performing talent. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure proper department operations.

Operational Management

• Strive to achieve monthly and annual department financial goals
• Ensure the quality delivered through complimentary and paid Pilates services results in continued Pilates engagement
• Attend weekly club management meetings and monthly meetings with Pilates Instructors
• Collaborate with Membership Advisors to offer Pilates business
• Organize and participate in club special events
• Implement and execute all operational SOPs including administrative duties associated with client outreach and staff accountabilities

Leader Of Team Culture

• Collaborate with all departments of the club to achieve interdepartmental synergy
• Facilitate team meetings to create a positive team culture and promote continuous growth and development
• Behavior and performance management of Pilates instructors to maintain a high-quality team that upholds the brand standards and expectations of their role
• Build and manage one’s own Pilates business while coaching and supporting the team to do the same
• Active hiring partner and participant in the interview process
• Responsible for providing an excellent candidate experience by efficiently scheduling interviews and making hiring decisions
• Proactively assess and communicate staffing needs to achieve monthly and annual hiring goals
• Lead the operational and sales components of new-hire onboarding

Learning & Development

• Training and developing of new and existing Pilates Instructors to build and maintain their businesses
• Share & promote our Pilates continuing education workshops
• Opportunity to participate in the Equinox Pilates Education Program

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• Certified on all Pilates apparatus and have completed a Comprehensive Pilates Teacher training program with a minimum of 400 hours
• Aspire to drive a business and achieve financial goals
• Demonstrates professionalism to all employees and members
• Ability to create team accountability through structured timelines and required documentation
• Ability to manage a high volume of inbound communication and respond in a timely manner
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated outgoing and collaborative social skills with a strong desire to interact with members, clients, and staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful leadership ability in an educational, fitness, or management setting
• Previous experience in providing a high caliber of customer service
• Previous sales experience with a specific focus on attracting new clients and retention

Pay Transparency

Pay Transparency: $66,300

Plus ability to conduct sessions and earn bonus and commissions

Additional Information

• We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
• Complimentary Club membership
• Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop

https://careers.equinox.com/

Equinox is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at https://careers.equinox.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Must have a legal right to work in the United States.