What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hot Mat Pilates Instructor position at Highland Yoga?
Hot Mat Pilates Instructor – Highland Yoga (Athens, GA)
Location: Athens, GA
Type: Part-Time (with opportunity for growth)
Start Date: Rolling / Based on studio needs
About Highland Yoga
Highland Yoga is a fast-growing, community-driven heated fitness studio with locations across the Southeast. Our mission is simple:
Real Yoga. Real Community. Real Sweaty.
In addition to our signature power yoga classes, we offer high-energy, music-driven formats that challenge strength, endurance, and mental focus—including Hot Mat Pilates.
We’re growing our Athens studio and looking for exceptional instructors to help build and elevate this offering.
Who We’re Looking For
You’re not just leading a workout—you’re running the room.
You:
- Command attention with confidence and strong presence
- Love teaching athletic, music-driven, high-intensity classes
- Have experience teaching mat Pilates, sculpt, or strength-based formats
- Know how to push students while keeping class safe and intentional
- Are coachable and committed to continuous improvement
- Bring high energy, clarity, and structure to your classes
- Care deeply about creating an inclusive, motivating environment
Bonus if you:
- Have experience teaching in a heated environment
- Are comfortable teaching with music and a mic
- Have a background in group fitness or strength training
What You’ll Do
- Lead high-quality Hot Mat Pilates classes aligned with the Highland standard
- Deliver clear, effective cueing with strong pacing and class flow
- Create a challenging, engaging, and safe class experience
- Build relationships with students and contribute to studio community
- Participate in trainings, workshops, and ongoing development
- Support studio culture both on and off the floor
Training & Development
At Highland Yoga, we don’t do “plug-and-play” teaching.
All instructors are required to complete our Highland training and coaching program before being added to the schedule. This program is designed to:
- Align instructors with our class structure, pacing, and programming
- Elevate cueing, musicality, and room leadership
- Ensure every class delivers a consistent, high-quality experience
We’re looking for instructors who are excited to learn, open to feedback, and committed to mastering the Highland method.
Requirements
- Certification in Pilates, group fitness, or related modality (required)
- Experience teaching mat Pilates or strength-based group classes
- CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Availability to teach a minimum of 2 classes per week
- Willingness to complete Highland training and onboarding
What We Offer
- Competitive per-class pay
- Opportunities to grow within a multi-location brand
- Ongoing coaching and development
- A strong, supportive, and high-performing team
- Free/discounted classes and retail
Why Highland Yoga
We are building something special—classes that are challenging, energizing, and addictive in the best way. Our Hot Mat Pilates classes are designed to be intense, effective, and community-driven.
If you want to be part of a brand that values excellence, energy, and real connection, we’d love to meet you.
Pay: $29.16 - $35.11 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free fitness classes
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29 - $35