Pilates Specialist

Overview The Pilates trainer provides specialized Pilates Reformer sessions for students of the Dance Program at Loyola Marymount University under direct supervision of the on‑site Physical Therapist, contributing to the somatic wellness and injury prevention for the LMU dance community. Position Details • 20 hours per week;

• Hours to be distributed Monday–Friday, a minimum of 3 days per week.
• 10‑month assignment each year.

Responsibilities Lead 50‑minute individual and group Reformer sessions. Dancers work primarily on the Reformer, with opportunity to incorporate some mat, Cadillac, and chair work. Follow guidelines and standards of maintaining wellness per the Wellness Lab Policy regarding illness and communicable disease. Maintain close communication with the Dance Department Physical Therapist about any dancer who reports pain or injury. Maintain safety, cleanliness, and organization of the equipment and of the Wellness Lab space. Keep track of missing or broken equipment, cleaning supplies and other renewable supplies and report to the appropriate person. Keep records of each Pilates session according to requirements of the LMU Wellness Lab, to include the dancer’s name, date and time, description of any problem the dancer reports and of action taken. Expectations Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service. Qualifications Typically a Bachelor’s degree in Dance, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Dance Science, or related field is required. Comprehensive Pilates Certification (minimum 450 hours) from a recognized training program required. At least 2 years of experience leading Pilates Reformer individual and group sessions of 2–4. Experience working with dancers is preferred. Experience working in an educational setting is preferred. Sound, scientific‑based working knowledge of basic musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics as pertains to Pilates and the safe training of dance technique. Demonstrate an ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment. Demonstrate commitment to LMU’s mission of fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and holism. Salary Regular salary range $29.71 – $37.16 per hour. Salary commensurate with education and experience. This position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. EEO Statement Loyola Marymount University is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, legally protected medical condition, denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age 40 or over, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Loyola Marymount University