Pilates Instructor - Private And Group Fitness (Will Train)

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Professional Training and Certifications: Training / Certifications offered. Comprehensive Certification a plus.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Pilates instruction to include Intro classes, group apparatus classes, Private and semi-private training as scheduled by a 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, Exo-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
• Participate in networking/community events as needed and studio promotions to 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

Basic Qualifications

• Willingness to evolve with new developments in the fitness industry, specifically Pilates
• In depth understanding of the benefits of Pilates or other similar health and wellness fitness programs
• Comfortable adding TRX, Barre, and Trigger Point modalities to teaching repertoire
• Experience teaching apparatus based group classes
• Pleasant demeanor and excellent customer service skills
• Maintain open availability for a minimum of 8 hours (2 shifts) per week
• Professional and effective communication skills
• Proven public speaking skills
• Proven sales abilities
• 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 pro-actively communicate with management
• Consistently uses excellent judgment
• Ability to work harmoniously with the public, management and instructors
• Professional and neat
• Trustworthy and maintains confidentiality
• Strong problem-solver

Preferred Qualifications

• 500 hour comprehensive Pilates education that includes Mat, Reformer, Chair, Springboard
• Up to date CPR training
• Demonstrated group reformer instruction abilities
• In depth understanding of the benefits of Pilates and what sets Club Pilates apart from other Pilates studios
• Proficient in (or ability to become) ClubReady software for basic use
• Demonstrate anatomical knowledge and focus on safety

Physical Requirements and 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 move equipment as needed
• Visual acuity required
• Prolonged standing
• Must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate well with others both one-on-one and in front of groups
• 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 deal calmly and logically with problems and people, even under pressure

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.30 - $22.04 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• Please provide phone number to reach you so that we may schedule an interview. Thank you!

Experience:

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

License/Certification:

• AED Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person