Club Pilates offers group reformer classes in various formats and levels to accommodate everyone seeking to learn Pilates and hone their fitness expertise. Club Pilates is a well-established, nation-wide brand, committed to providing affordable and accessible Pilates to the community. Class formats target a wide range of clients’ needs – from young to more senior and beginner to advanced.
For more information, visit www.clubpilates.com

Purpose:

The purpose of the Pilates Instructor is to provide safe, effective group Pilates instruction in accordance with all Club Pilates guidelines and expectations. The Assistant Lead Pilates Instructor assists the Lead Pilates Instructor in service as an exemplary example of this and ensures that all instructional staff within the studio are abiding by brand standards.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 450-hour Comprehensive Pilates education (Minimum education to include; Mat, Reformer, Chair, and Springboard)
• At least 1 year experience teaching Pilates
• Up to date CPR & first aid training and willingness to maintain
• Deep understanding and alignment with the Club Pilates methods
• Comfortable learning and adding TRX, Functional Standing Movement (Barre), and TriggerPoint modalities to repertoire
• Demonstrate anatomical knowledge and attention to safety
• Demonstrated group reformer instruction abilities with ability to modify for different individuals in class
• Experience teaching 6 or more participants in an apparatus-based group class
• Passion for learning and willingness to complete continued education trainings or workshops
• Team player & proven leader
• Pleasant demeanor and excellent customer service skills
• Professional and effective communication skills with proven public speaking skills
• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to recognize areas of improvement and proactively communicate with management
• Strong problem-solver who consistently uses excellent judgment
• Ability to work harmoniously and communicate clearly with the public, management and instructors
• Professional, neat, trustworthy and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Organized completing tasks and schedule changes promptly on a daily basis
• Proficient in (or ability to learn) ClubReady software for managing the instructor / class schedule, verifying / updating time clock logs for the instructor team, and general daily in-studio use (i.e. class check-ins, point of sale purchases)
• Proficient in (or ability to learn) Prospr software for communicating with the management and instructor team consistently on a daily (and often hourly) basis, publishing and maintaining the instructor / class schedule keeping the Prospr and ClubReady class schedules in sync, and general daily use in and out of the studio (i.e. supply request and maintenance request tickets, providing instructor team resources)

Essential Duties: 

• Maintain open availability for a minimum of 15 hours (4 shifts) per week
• Provide Pilates instruction to include Intro classes, group apparatus classes, private training assessments, private and semi-private training as scheduled by management and pursuant to Club Pilates standards
• Collaborate with Lead Instructor on content from monthly Lead Instructor conference calls and assist with subsequent training of staff in regards to topics covered on these calls
• Assist Lead Pilates Instructor and studio management team with managing studio schedules:
• Manage studio schedule and ensure class types, times, levels and instructors scheduled are ideal to maximize occupancy and member satisfaction. Collaborate with management team to gather / understand member feedback and ensure General Manager can align front desk schedule with class schedule changes
• Manage instructor sub requests and adjust schedule accordingly. Find coverage for sub requests or sub classes yourself when emergency and/or escalated sub requests occur.
• Coordinate instructor availability for private training; collaborate with studio management team to coordinate private training assessments and private /semi-private training sessions
• Plan, coordinate, and execute member workshops
• Plan, coordinate, and execute instructor workshops based on member feedback within the studio
• Assist Lead Pilates Instructor with mentoring and coaching instructors:
• Mentor instructors as needed to ensure their teaching reflects Club Pilates standards
• Provide mentorship and practical in-studio guidance for Apprentice Pilates Instructors, preparing them for comprehensive teaching
• Assist Lead Pilates Instructor with equipment maintenance and studio cleanliness:
• Must be skilled at proper and safe use of a variety of equipment during each class, including, but not limited to, hand weights, Chair, Reformer, Springboard, TRX, Magic Circle and other equipment as needed to ensure a safe yet creative group experience
• Visually inspect the equipment prior to the beginning of class to ensure equipment is in good working order and safe to use
• Regularly inspect equipment for damage or wear and make recommendations to management about updates
• Responsible for studio tidiness and returning equipment to standards set by studio management
• Ensure that all images posted on social media sites reflect proper form and safety standards and are in alignment with Club Pilates brand standards
• Must arrive at a set time prior to the beginning of each scheduled class or private/semi-private session
• Participate in networking/community events as needed to help generate new business
• Stay up to date with, and implement Club Pilates education standards at all times
• Maintain honesty and integrity
• Any other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Work Environment: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, work with fingers, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs. and be able to move/push equipment as needed
• Visual acuity required
• Prolonged standing
• Must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate well with others both one-on-one and in front of groups
• Ability to think and process information quickly, clearly and accurately
• Strong reasoning ability; able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, written or oral instructions; able to deal calmly and logically with problems and people, even under pressure.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is not exposed to any adverse or inclement conditions