Expert or Master Level Authentic Pilates Teacher

Comprehensively Trained, Passionate, Experienced Pilates Teacher Wanted (Employee Position)

San Rafael, CA

Internal Fire Pilates is a boutique Classical Pilates studio recently relocated to San Rafael, CA seeking a few highly experienced teachers who truly love the craft of teaching. We specialize in private lessons and small group classes (maximum 5 clients), allowing our teachers to work deeply and thoughtfully with each client.

This is a W-2 employee position, not an independent contractor role. We believe great teachers deserve stability, support, and a professional environment where they can do their best work.

Our teachers work with a wide range of clients—from beginners discovering Pilates for the first time to experienced practitioners refining the work to high level athletes upping their game. Some of our clients are also navigating injuries, chronic pain, and movement limitations, so thoughtful teaching and strong anatomical understanding are essential skills.

Because our classes are intentionally small, our teachers have the time and space to teach Pilates the way it was intended: layered, precise, and individualized to your students each day.

You should feel equally comfortable teaching private sessions and small group classes, adapting exercises appropriately, and meeting clients where they are while guiding them toward deeper strength, skill, and body awareness.

We are fully equipped with the gold standard in professional Classical Pilates apparatus: Gratz, Pilates Designs and Peak, so ideal candidates know how to work with this apparatus.

• Teach private sessions and small group classes thoughtfully curated for the individual or group
• Develop clients’ movement skills, strength, and coordination
• Work confidently with common pathologies and chronic pain conditions
• Provide exceptional client care and customer service
• Build long-term relationships that support client success and retention, including scheduling, taking payment and getting coverage when you are going to be away.

The ideal candidate is experienced, curious, and deeply committed to the art and science of Pilates.

You are someone who:

• Has 10 years of Pilates teaching experience
• Is well-versed in the full Pilates system (Please apply only if comprehensively trained on mat as well as all apparatus)
• Understands how to teach progressions and movement development, not just exercises
• Is comfortable working with diverse populations and physical conditions
• Is an anatomy super geek
• Is a passionate seeker of knowledge and continuing education
• Brings compassion, professionalism, and warmth to every client interaction
• Is engaging, attentive, and masterful at customer service

Our teachers are valued professionals. As employees of Internal Fire Pilates, you’ll enjoy:

• Weekly Teacher Level Class

One FREE weekly teacher-level class taught by Master Teacher Sharon Gallagher-Rivera

(Tuesdays or Thursdays at noon)

• Payroll taxes paid by Internal Fire Pilates

• Worker’s Compensation coverage paid by Internal Fire Pilates

• 401K retirement plan offered as an opt-in benefit

• Paid Sick Leave

Sick pay hours are accrued according to California law

• Continuing Education Support

Teachers receive 50% off lectures offered by our in-house Pilates Education Lab Teacher Training Program

• Staff Discounts

25% off studio retail and services

(excludes professional rate pricing for services)

Internal Fire Pilates is a boutique environment built around exceptional teaching. Our teachers have the time and support to work deeply with clients and continue developing their own expertise. We offer a high level of flexibility in terms of working your preferred schedule and hours. This is an environment of higher learning and mentorship with many highly experienced and educated teachers. Our clients value skilled teaching, thoughtful programming, and long-term relationships with their instructors. We are a community that loves a vibrant and fun but professional and respectful work environment.

Please send:

• Your resume
• A short note about your teaching background
• Why this role interests you

We’re excited to meet teachers who care as deeply about the art, science, and legacy of Authentic Pilates as we do.