What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pilates Reformer Instructor position at Ton Pilates?
Job Title: Pilates Instructor
Location: Astoria, NY
Company: Tōn Pilates
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time
Pay: $40-$65
Tōn Pilates is Astoria’s premier reformer studio, opening May 15, 2026. We offer reformer, tower, and hot Pilates in a studio designed from the ground up for precision movement, an elevated experience, and genuine community.
We are not a franchise. We are a studio that takes the practice seriously — and we are looking for instructors who do the same.
What We Teach
Reformer & Tower Pilates.
Our foundation. Resistance-based, full-body, and adaptable to every level. Classes run on professional-grade reformers in a purpose-built reformer bay.
Vertical resistance work combined with the reformer. Challenges balance, flexibility, and deep core strength in ways the reformer alone doesn’t reach.
Hot Pilates.
Reformer-based Pilates in a heated studio. A modality that draws a loyal client base.
The Role
We’re looking for a Pilates instructor who leads with knowledge, connects with people by name, and brings the same energy to a 6:00 AM Reformer class as they do to a packed Saturday afternoon session.
The best instructors at Tōn will correct form with confidence, read the room, and make every client feel seen — whether it’s their first class or their fiftieth.
What You’ll Do
- Teach reformer, tower, and/or hot Pilates classes as scheduled
- Instruct clients at all levels — beginner through advanced — with appropriate cueing, modifications, and progressions for each
- Learn client names and goals; track progress and adjust cueing accordingly
- Maintain impeccable form standards — corrections are an act of care, not criticism
- Clean and reset equipment after every class
- Communicate schedule needs, client feedback, and equipment issues to studio leadership
- Represent Tōn’s values both in the studio and online
What We’re Looking For
- Prior fitness teaching experience
- Comprehensive Pilates certification preferred from a recognized program (BASI, STOTT, Peak, Balanced Body, or equivalent)
- Minimum 1 year of teaching experience on Reformer; Tower experience is a strong plus
- Demonstrated ability to teach all levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced
- Punctual, professional, and calm under pressure
- Genuine warmth — the ability to make a room of strangers feel like a community
- Comfortable on your feet for multiple consecutive classes
- NYC/Astoria local or easy commuter
What We Offer
- $40–$65/hour
- Complimentary unlimited studio access across all three modalities
- Continuing education support — we invest in instructors who invest in their craft
- Training class reimbursement available after 6 months of continuous employment
- A founding team role — you will help shape Tōn’s culture and standards from day one
- Scheduling flexibility
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a brief note to info@tonpilates.com. If you teach across multiple modalities, tell us which ones.
Pay: $40.00 - $65.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $65