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Company Overview

Position Summary

Responsibilities and Duties

• As a Lead Instructor, you serve as a brand ambassador for Club Pilates, embodying and promoting the values and mission of the studio.
• You are required to participate in monthly Lead Instructor conference calls and are responsible for training staff on the topics discussed during these calls.
• You will manage the studio schedule, ensuring that class types, times, levels, and instructor assignments are optimized to maximize both occupancy and client satisfaction.
• Managing substitute instructor requests and adjusting the schedule accordingly is an ongoing responsibility.
• Regular inspection and maintenance of all equipment for damage or wear is essential to providing a safe environment for clients and staff.
• Lead Instructors are expected to work consistently for at least 30 hours each week, with an ideal target of 35 hours. You must be available for group classes for a minimum of 15 hours (or four shifts) per week and be prepared to cover open shifts when necessary.
• Prior to each class that you teach, you are responsible for visually inspecting all equipment to ensure it is in proper working order and safe to use.
• You will also provide Pilates instruction, including demo classes, group apparatus classes, and private or semi-private training sessions as scheduled and consistent with Club Pilates standards.
• Instruction includes leading up to 12 clients per class or session, ensuring proper form and safe use of a variety of equipment such as Reformer, Springboard, Exo-Chair, and hand weights, to facilitate a safe and creative experience for all participants.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of Club Pilates education standards is crucial. You are expected to mentor other instructors to ensure their teaching aligns with these standards and methods.
• You will organize workshops that are provided by our Studio Pilates Instructors.
• Assisting with studio revenue growth by promoting membership sales, services, and retail apparel is part of your responsibilities.
• You are to serve as a motivating and inspiring force within the studio, promoting the motto: "Do Pilates. Do Life."
• You are expected to maintain honesty and integrity in all professional conduct.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the Pilates Studio is an ongoing responsibility.
• You may be assigned additional duties as needed to support studio operations.

Qualifications / Skills

• Experience teaching group Pilates classes using various apparatus.
• Ability to demonstrate effective group reformer instruction and adding TRX, Barre, and Trigger Point modalities to teaching repertoire
• Ability to offer exercise modification to students when needed to remain safe and provide a challenging and enjoyable experience.
• Energetic, positive, and motivational teaching style
• Capable of using a contemporary approach to classical exercises
• Punctual, reliable, and dedicated
• Desire to build a successful business in an entrepreneurial environment
• Knowledge of proper and safe use of prop equipment to include hand weights, TRX, Magic Circle, glider disc, Trigger point roller and ball, along with TheraBand.
• Focus on customer service, including professional and effective communication skills
• Experience with club management software and/or the ability to learn new systems (e.g., Club Ready)
• Willingness to evolve with new developments in the fitness industry, specifically Pilates
• Passion for learning and willingness to attend continued education trainings and seminar
• Ability to recognize areas of improvement and make changes using good judgement
• Professional, punctual, reliable and neat with effective communication skills
• Pleasant demeanor with excellent customer service skills, comfortable in public speaking setting, and ability to sell Private Training and/or support membership sales.
• Trustworthy and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers, clients and the general public.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current full apparatus Pilates Certification with 450 hours of experience or equivalen
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching Pilates, preferably at Club Pilates, is desired.
• Current CPR/AED training or willingness to obtain

Compensation & Benefits

• This position offers competitive compensation; based on experience & performance.
• Commission paid on personal sales
• Full time benefits (PTO, Paid holidays, QSEHRA Medical Reimbursement, 401K)