About the Role
Provide safe and effective group Pilates instruction in accordance with Club Pilates guidelines and expectations.
Responsibilities
- Provide Pilates instruction including demo classes, group apparatus classes, private and semi-private training.
- Ensure proper and safe use of equipment during classes.
- Visually inspect equipment before class to ensure it is in good working order.
- Maintain studio tidiness and return equipment to management standards.
- Arrive at a set time prior to each scheduled class or session.
- Participate in networking/community events and studio promotions.
- Implement Club Pilates education standards at all times.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 500-hour comprehensive Pilates education (Mat, Reformer, Chair, Springboard minimum).
- Up-to-date CPR training or willingness to obtain.
- Demonstrate anatomical knowledge and focus on safety.
- Pleasant demeanor and excellent customer service skills.
- Experience teaching 6 or more participants in an apparatus-based group class.
- Maintain open availability for a minimum of 6 hours per week.
- Demonstrated group reformer instruction abilities.
- Professional and effective communication skills.
- Proven public speaking skills.
- Proven sales abilities.
- In-depth understanding of Pilates benefits and Club Pilates differentiators.
- Willingness to evolve with new developments in the fitness industry, specifically Pilates.
- Comfortable adding TRX, Barre, and Trigger Point modalities to teaching repertoire.
- Team player.
- Passion for learning and willingness to attend continued education trainings and seminars.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Ability to implement and streamline new procedures in a diverse environment.
- Ability to recognize areas of improvement and proactively communicate with management.
- Consistently uses excellent judgment.
- Ability to work harmoniously with the public, management, and instructors.
- Professional and neat appearance.
- Trustworthy and maintains confidentiality.
- Strong problem-solver.
- Proficient in (or ability to become) ClubReady software for basic use.
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, work with fingers, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs. and move/push equipment as needed.
- Visual acuity required.
- Prolonged standing.
- Must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate effectively.
- Ability to think and process information quickly, clearly, and accurately.
- Strong reasoning ability; able to apply common sense understanding and deal calmly and logically with problems and people, even under pressure.
- Work authorization in the United States.
Skills
- Pilates instruction
- Group fitness instruction
- Customer service
- Communication
- Public speaking
- Sales
- Problem-solving
Location
- Clifton Park, NY
Work Type
- Part-time
Experience Level
- 1 year Pilates experience (Preferred)
Education Level
- 500 hour comprehensive Pilates education
Salary/Compensations
- Hourly + Bonus + Commission
Benefits
- Direct employment (not contracted)
- Free Pilates membership with flexible class schedule 7 days per week
- Retail discounts
- Opportunity for growth within the world's largest Pilates Franchise
About the Company
- Club Pilates is the world's largest Pilates franchise.
