Pilates Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

PURPOSE : The purpose of the Pilates Instructor is to provide safe, effective group Pilates instruction in accordance with all Club Pilates guidelines and expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum 450-hour comprehensive Pilates education (Minimum education to include; Mat, Reformer, Chair, and Springboard)

Up to date CPR & First Aid training and willingness to maintain

Comfortable learning and adding TRX, Functional Standing Movement(Barre), and TriggerPoint modalities to repertoire

Demonstrate anatomical knowledge and attention to safety

Demonstrated group reformer instruction abilities with ability to modify for different individuals in class

Experience teaching 6 or more participants in an apparatus-based group class

Maintain open availability for a minimum of 6 hours (2 shifts) per week

Passion for learning and willingness to complete continued education trainings or workshops

Team player

Pleasant demeanor and excellent customer service skills

Professional and effective communication skills with proven public speaking skills

Punctual and Reliable

Ability to recognize areas of improvement and proactively communicate with management

Strong problem-solver who consistently uses excellent judgment

Ability to work harmoniously with the public, management and other instructors

Professional, Neat, Trustworthy and ability to maintain confidentiality

Proficient in (or ability to learn) ClubReady software for basic use

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Provide Pilates instruction (intro classes, group apparatus classes, private and semi-private training) as scheduled by management and pursuant to Club Pilates standards

Must be skilled at proper and safe use of a variety of equipment during each class, including, but not limited to, hand weights, Chair, Reformer, Springboard, TRX, Magic Circle and other equipment as needed to ensure a safe yet creative group experience

Visually inspect the equipment prior to the beginning of class to ensure equipment is in good working order and safe to use

Responsible for studio tidiness and returning equipment to standards set by studio management

Must arrive at a set time prior to the beginning of each scheduled class or private / semi-private session

Must be willing to work a rotating weekend schedule

Participate in networking / community events as needed to help generate new business

Stay up to date with, and implement, Club Pilates education standards at all times

Maintain honesty and integrity

Any other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands :

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 be able to move / push equipment as needed

Visual acuity required

Prolonged standing

Must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate with others in one-on-one and group settings

Ability to think and process information quickly, clearly and accurately

Strong reasoning ability; able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, written or oral instructions; able to calmly and logically solve problems under pressure

Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is not exposed to any adverse or  inclement conditions