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About the Role
This is a launch opportunity where you will initially join as Lead Instructor, working closely with the franchisee to set the studio's tone and standards. After three to four months, you will transition into the full Studio Manager role, taking ownership of the studio's commercial performance, team, and community.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside the franchisee to set the standards, culture, and tone of the studio.
- Play an active role in the presale campaign, driving founding memberships.
- Support marketing activity, including social media content, local outreach, partnerships, and launch events.
- Lead sales conversations with prospective members and convert enquiries and trial classes into memberships.
- Deliver classes to the set schedule, with clear, precise cueing and correct form.
- Know clients' injuries before class and modify exercises as needed.
- Introduce every new client to the equipment before their first class.
- Mentor, onboard, and support the instructor team to brand standards.
- Oversee all daily studio operations and ensure an exceptional member experience.
- Lead, develop, and hold the instructor team accountable, including scheduling, cover, and time off.
- Drive membership growth, conversion, and retention, and monitor key studio KPIs.
- Keep the studio clean, safe, organised, and on brand at every touchpoint.
- Manage studio social media and support local outreach, partnerships, and events.
- Continue to teach a regular weekly class schedule.
Requirements
- Certified Personal Trainer or recognised Pilates certification (Mat or Reformer).
- Strong group fitness teaching experience (Pilates, HIIT, cycling, barre or similar).
- Previous team leadership or studio management experience, or clear readiness to step up.
- Commercial awareness, with confidence in sales and membership conversations.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with studio software such as Mindbody is an advantage.
Skills
- Pilates
- HIIT
- Cycling
- Barre
- Sales
- Membership Conversion
- Membership Retention
- Social Media Management
- Team Leadership
- Studio Operations
- Client Modification
- Cueing
Location
- Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Studio Management Experience
- Team Leadership Experience
- Group Fitness Teaching Experience
Education Level
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Recognised Pilates Certification (Mat or Reformer)
Salary/Compensations
- AED 20,000 per month, tax free (approx. £4,000)
Benefits
- Flights to the UAE
- First month's accommodation
- Private medical insurance
- Annual return flight home
- Full brand certification and training provided
- A clear path into studio management
About the Company
- Fast growing international boutique fitness brand.
- Signature workout is Pilates inspired and cardio infused, delivering a full body session that is low impact and high intensity.
- Classes run on specialist reformer based equipment that integrates rowing and cycling, set to music and lighting for an energetic, immersive experience.