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 Apprentice Pilates Instructor is to provide safe, effective group Pilates instruction in accordance with all Club Pilates guidelines and expectations, while fulfilling the hour requirements of the Club Pilates Teacher Training program.

Qualifications: 

• At least 250 hours of Club Pilates Teacher Training completed
• 150 online content
• 66 in studio applied learning
• Balance of 34 hours consisting of observation, self-practice, practice teaching, and assistant teaching hours.
• Passing score of 80 or above on Master Trainer Evaluation
• Demonstrate anatomical knowledge and focus on safety
• Professional and effective communication and public speaking skills
• In depth understanding of the benefits of Pilates and what sets Club Pilates apart from other Pilates studios
• Willingness to evolve with new developments in the fitness industry, specifically Pilates
• Comfortable adding TRX, Barre, and Trigger Point modalities to teaching repertoire
• Team player
• Punctual and Reliable
• Ability to implement and streamline new procedures in a diverse environment
• Ability to recognize areas of improvement and pro-actively communicate with management
• Consistently uses excellent judgment
• Ability to work harmoniously with the public, management and instructors
• Professional and neat

Essential Duties: 

• Maintain availability for at least 10 hours per week to dedicate to teaching and mentorship.
• Provide Pilates instruction to include Club Pilates Reformer Flow and Cardio Sculpt classes Levels 1 and 1.5 ONLY as scheduled by management and pursuant of Club Pilates standards
• Obtain Master Trainer Approval for all class plans to be taught
• Must demonstrate proper and safe use of a variety of equipment during each class, including, but not limited to, Mat, 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
• Responsible for studio tidiness and returning equipment to standards set by studio management
• Must arrive at a set time prior to the beginning of each scheduled class or private/semi-private session
• Participate in networking/community/client appreciation events as needed and studio promotions to generate new business
• 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