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Specialty Instructor - Pilates Reformer

• Posted on Aug 18, 2026
• Golden Community Center
• Golden, CO

Part-time

Apply by Nov 15, 2026

Job summary

We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for the Pilates Reformer position. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!

Why work at the City of Golden? Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play. The City of Golden has over 500 employees serving the community in parks and recreation, public works, public safety, and administration. The City offers a wide array of benefits and perks designed to enhance the work and wellness experience our employees enjoy today and into the future.

The Pilates Reformer Instructor is responsible for planning and delivering safe, effective, and engaging Pilates instruction for participants of varying ages and fitness levels at the Golden Community Center in Golden, CO within the Parks and Recreation department. This role leads private, semi-private, and group Reformer classes, providing appropriate modifications and progressions to meet individual needs and goals. The instructor creates a welcoming and inclusive environment while ensuring proper technique, alignment, and equipment use. This position supports member engagement and retention by delivering high-quality instruction and positive participant experience in alignment with facility standards. No sales. Compensated for 1.25 hours per 1 hour class.

Job Summary

• Lead safe, effective, and engaging Pilates Reformer classes for participants of varying fitness levels, offering appropriate progressions and modifications.
• Deliver high-quality instruction that emphasizes proper form, alignment, and injury prevention.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating class environment that supports member retention and satisfaction.
• Provide exceptional customer service by building rapport with participants, addressing questions, and fostering a positive studio experience.
• Monitor participant safety at all times and respond appropriately to incidents, injuries, or emergencies in accordance with established procedures; promptly communicate any concerns to the Fitness Coordinator.
• Maintain current knowledge of Pilates Reformer best practices and industry trends; participate in required training courses and continuing education as applicable.
• Ensure class start and end times are adhered to and that classes are adequately prepared in advance.
• Arrange for qualified substitute instructors when unable to teach a scheduled class, following department procedures.
• Set up, inspect, clean, and properly store all equipment before and after classes; maintain a clean, organized, and professional studio environment.
• Enforce all facility policies, procedures, and safety guidelines in a professional and approachable manner.
• Support program growth and quality improvement by providing feedback, participant insights, and recommendations to the Fitness Coordinator.
• Assist with member engagement initiatives, special events, or workshops as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED).
• Must currently hold and maintain a CPR/AED certification.
• Must currently hold and maintain an active Pilates Reformer certification by a national accredited fitness-testing agency or Pilates Teacher training school.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Must be self-motivated, the ability to work independently, and interact with people of all ages and abilities.
• Ability to make sound decisions and use good judgment during stressful situations.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Other Skills and Abilities

Must be self-motivated and able to work independently. Ability to work well with people of all ages and abilities.

Materials & Equipment Directly Used

Pilates Reformers and associated accessories. Ability to utilize and connect to AV system (Bluetooth).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb, jump, or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Golden Community Center
• Kolson Lamb
• 1470 10th Street
  Golden, CO, 80401
  United States
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• 303-215-8893

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