Pilates Instructor (Comprehensive) - Club Pilates Northway Mall

Pilates Instructor

Position Reports to: General Manager

Location: Albany, NY

Status: Hourly + Bonus + Commission

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:

• 500 hour comprehensive Pilates education (Minimum education to include; Mat, Reformer, Chair, Springboard)
• 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 (2 shifts) per week
• Demonstrated group reformer instruction abilities
• Professional and effective communication skills
• Proven public speaking skills
• Proven sales abilities
• In depth understanding of the benefits of Pilates and what sets Club Pilates apart from other Pilates studios
• 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 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
• Proficient in (or ability to become) ClubReady software for basic use

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Pilates instruction to include demo 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, ExoChair, 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

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

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

Job Type: Part-time

Experience:

• Pilates: 1 years (Preferred)

Work Authorization:

• United States (Required)

Benefits:

• Direct employment (not contracted)
• Free Pilates membership - access to flexible class schedule 7 days per week
• Retail discounts
• Opportunity for growth within the worlds largest Pilates Franchise