What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Pilates Instructor position at Club Pilates?
POSITION:
The Lead Pilates Instructor to provide safe, effective group Pilates instruction in accordance with all Club Pilates guidelines and expectations. In addition to teaching, the Lead Instructor provides management and leadership of Pilates Instructors at assigned studio(s)
The Lead Pilates Instructor has a passion for Pilates and leads their team of instructors to help others improve their lives through health and fitness, build relationships with potential and existing clients, sell classes and lead dynamic apparatus focused workout routines/classes (using Balanced Body reformers, EXO chairs, TRX, spring boards, ballet barre and more)
REQUIREMENTS:
BENEFITS:
The Lead Pilates Instructor to provide safe, effective group Pilates instruction in accordance with all Club Pilates guidelines and expectations. In addition to teaching, the Lead Instructor provides management and leadership of Pilates Instructors at assigned studio(s)
The Lead Pilates Instructor has a passion for Pilates and leads their team of instructors to help others improve their lives through health and fitness, build relationships with potential and existing clients, sell classes and lead dynamic apparatus focused workout routines/classes (using Balanced Body reformers, EXO chairs, TRX, spring boards, ballet barre and more)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Current full apparatus Pilates Certification with 500 hours of experience or equivalent (Mat, Reformer, Chair, Springboard)
- Demonstrate anatomical knowledge and focus on safety
- Ability to demonstrate effective group reformer instruction
- Experience teaching 6 or more participants in an apparatus based group class (minimum 3 years)
- Energetic, positive and motivational teaching style
- Capable of using a contemporary approach to classical exercises
- Proven Sales Abilities
- 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 and other modalities to teaching repertoire
- Passion for learning and willingness to attend continued education trainings and seminars
- 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
- Trustworthy and maintains confidentiality
- Punctual, reliable and dedicated
- Professional and effective communication skills
- Proven public speaking skills
- Desire to build a successful business in an entrepreneurial environment
- 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)
- Understanding and ability to apply People Management and Team Leadership activities
- Strong problem-solver
- Prior management experience preferred but not required
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Plan
- 401(k) Benefits
- Health Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Flexible block scheduling and shifts
- The ability to teach multiple level classes
- Continuing education
- Professional Career Development