Pilates Instructor

Location: Old Saybrook CT / New Haven, CT

Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Company overview: Club Pilates is currently established in over 40 states and 3 countries. Class formats target a wide range of client’s needs- from young to more senior and beginner to advanced. Club Pilates was one of the first studios to create a 500-hour Teacher Training program designed to thoroughly and safely teach group Pilates apparatus classes. Club Pilates has over 1000 open locations and 200+ locations scheduled to open soon. It’s well over 1,000 instructors provide a current annual rate of over 2.5 million workouts to tens of thousands of members. For more information, visit www.clubpilates.com

Position: We are seeking highly motivated and dynamic Pilates Instructors to join our studio family. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Pilates and helping others improve their lives through health and fitness. If you are a professional Pilates instructor who is energetic, friendly, willing to learn, build relationships with potential and existing clients, sell classes and lead dynamic apparatus focused workout routines (we use Balanced Body reformers, EXO chairs, TRX, spring boards, ballet barre and more), you’ll be a great addition to our team. We are looking for instructors with confidence in working with all level of clients to provide challenging, fitness-based Pilates classes in a safe manner. Club Pilates offers blocked scheduling and shifts, the ability to teach multiple level classes, club membership, continuing education, employee status (not independent contractor), room for growth and a supportive & fun environment!

Requirements:

• Current full apparatus Pilates Certification with 450 hours of experience equivalent, Reformer Pilates certified
• Experience teaching group classes
• Ability to demonstrate effective group reformer instruction
• Energetic, positive and motivational teaching style
• Capable of using contemporary approach to classical exercises
• Punctual, reliable and dedicated
• Desire to build a successful business in an entrepreneurial environment
• Focus on customer service, including professional and effective communication skills
• Experience with club management software and/or the ability to learn new systems (e.g. Club Ready)

Responsibilities:

• Providing Pilates group reformer classes pursuant to Club Pilates standards
• Instructing clients (up to 12 clients per class) using proper form and safe methods on a variety of equipment including but not limited to reformer, springboard, EXO chair, hand weights, etc. to ensure a safe, yet creative experience
• Conducting private, semi-private, demo or other additional sessions as needed
• Visually inspecting the equipment prior to each class to ensure it is in good working order and safe to use
• Maintaining a clean and orderly workout environment
• Assisting with membership sales and checking clients in
• Building studio revenue by promoting retail and membership sales & services
• Being a motivating and inspiring force to promote our motto: DO Pilates. Do Life.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described 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.

• Prolonged sitting/standing
• Must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate exceptionally well with others both one-on-one and in front of groups

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend mornings

Experience:

• Group class instruction: 1 year (Required)

License:

• Pilates Instructor Certification (Required)

Work Location:

• Old Saybrook, New Haven (2 location)

Company's website:

• clubpilates.com / Old Saybrook &  clubpilates.com/newhaven

Work Remotely:

• No

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Group fitness: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location  : Old Saybrook  /New Haven