Pilates Studio Fitness Manager and Team Leader

• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule

Fitness Manager | BODYBAR Pilates

• We're looking for an exceptional Pilates instructor and inspiring, people-focused leader who loves developing instructors, creating an incredible member experience, and building a team that genuinely loves what they do.
• This is a highly involved, hands-on leadership position that combines Pilates expertise, instructor development, organization, strategy, business growth, and an incredible ability to bring energy to a room.
• You'll teach classes, mentor instructors, create meaningful team experiences, oversee the studio, and help shape the culture and success of both East Wichita and Auburn Hills.

• Complimentary BODYBAR Pilates classes
• Competitive compensation and opportunities for performance-based growth
• Opportunities for continued career growth and leadership development
• Employee discounts on BODYBAR apparel and Pilates studio offerings
• A highly collaborative relationship with studio leadership and ownership
• The opportunity to directly influence the growth, culture, and fitness experience of our Wichita studios
• A positive, supportive team that celebrates wins together and genuinely enjoys coming to work

• Our ideal Fitness Manager is someone who leads from the front.
• You genuinely love Pilates and have exceptional knowledge of the BODYBAR Method and Block System. You understand what makes a technically strong class- but just as importantly, you understand what makes a class an experience .
• You know how great programming, coaching, music, energy, connection, challenge, and attention to the individual member comes together to create a class people can't wait to take again.
• You're an exceptional instructor yourself. You teach some of the strongest, most engaging classes on the schedule and understand that leadership starts by modeling the standard you're asking others to meet.

• You're a natural motivator who genuinely enjoys developing people. You build relationships, earn trust, celebrate wins, and create an environment where instructors feel seen, supported, and inspired to improve.
• You're comfortable giving honest, constructive feedback, setting clear expectations, and having difficult conversations when necessary. You understand that great leadership requires both encouragement and accountability.
• You're highly organized, dependable, and an excellent communicator. You can balance the many moving pieces of a successful fitness department, from scheduling and instructor development to equipment maintenance, teacher training, member engagement, and business performance.
• You're also strategic. You pay attention to class utilization, instructor performance, membership trends, and opportunities for growth. You understand that exceptional class experiences and healthy business results go hand in hand.
• Most importantly, you understand that you help create the culture of the studio.
  
  

• Class utilization continues to grow , members are highly engaged, and classes are filling consistently, creating opportunities to expand the schedule.
• Prospective members have exceptional class experiences that inspire them to become part of the BODYBAR community.
• Membership growth and retention are positively influenced by the quality and consistency of our fitness program.
• Instructors feel seen, supported, encouraged, guided, and accountable.
• Every instructor understands and consistently delivers the BODYBAR Method and Block System while bringing their own personality and energy to class.
• Instructors receive regular, meaningful feedback and are continually growing in their teaching abilities.
• High-performing instructors are recognized and challenged to keep growing, while instructors who need additional support receive clear coaching and direction.
• New instructors feel confident, prepared, and supported as they transition from teacher training into regular teaching.
• Our studios maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective instructors and teacher-training candidates.
• The instructor team feels connected and excited about upcoming themes, events, pop-ups, continuing education, and team experiences.
• Class coverage is reliable and organized, with clear expectations and shared accountability that help minimize last-minute challenges.
• Our studio schedules are thoughtfully designed around member demand, instructor strengths, utilization, and business needs.
• Equipment is well maintained, studio concerns are addressed proactively, and our fitness operations run smoothly.
• Studio leadership and ownership have a clear understanding of fitness department performance because you're bringing thoughtful observations, data, solutions, and recommendations.
• Members consistently experience the quality, energy, connection, and professionalism that define BODYBAR.
• You lead by example and create a team culture that instructors are proud to be part of.

• Own the overall leadership, performance, development, and culture of the instructor team across both Wichita studios.
• Set clear expectations for class quality, professionalism, reliability, member experience, and adherence to the BODYBAR Method.
• Maintain a strong, consistent presence in both studios and build meaningful relationships with instructors and members.
• Motivate, encourage, coach, and challenge instructors to continue becoming their best selves.
• Be a trusted resource instructors can turn to for guidance, questions, support, and professional development.
• Understand the strengths and growth opportunities of each instructor and provide individualized support.
• Lead by example through exceptional teaching, professionalism, communication, and accountability.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment where instructors feel valued, connected, and excited to come to work.

• Regularly take instructor classes to experience the studio from the member perspective and evaluate overall class quality.
• Provide frequent, honest, encouraging, and actionable mini-feedback to instructors.
• Conduct formal instructor quality evaluations twice per year.
• Maintain consistent standards for programming, coaching, safety, member engagement, and execution of the BODYBAR Method and Block System.
• Identify opportunities for instructor growth, continuing education, mentorship, and additional training.
• Support instructors who need improvement with clear feedback, expectations, and follow-through.
• Celebrate instructors who consistently deliver exceptional experiences.
• Maintain overall quality control of the BODYBAR fitness experience.

• Build and maintain the instructor schedules for both Wichita studios.
• Create and manage weekend teaching rotations.
• Manage NetGym sub approvals and maintain awareness of coverage needs.
• Establish and enforce clear scheduling and subbing expectations that promote reliability and accountability.
• Be a go-to resource when coverage challenges arise, helping instructors find appropriate solutions.
• Serve as the final line of defense for class coverage and step in to teach when necessary.
• Proactively identify recurring scheduling or coverage challenges and develop solutions.
• Analyze utilization, member demand, instructor performance, and scheduling trends to recommend adjustments and class additions.

• Maintain a strong pipeline of prospective instructors and teacher-training candidates.
• Communicate with interested candidates and guide them through the teacher-training process.
• Interview, evaluate, and select instructor candidates.
• Oversee instructor hiring and onboarding.
• Mentor new instructors as they transition from training into teaching independently.
• Help newly trained instructors develop confidence, refine their programming, and understand studio expectations.
• Ensure new instructors are prepared to deliver exceptional BODYBAR classes and member experiences.
• Anticipate future staffing needs and plan proactively for the continued growth of the fitness team.

• Plan and execute instructor gatherings, team events, playtime sessions, teaching opportunities, pop-ups, and other experiences that strengthen team connection.
• Create excitement and direction around upcoming themes, events, promotions, and fitness initiatives.
• Look for creative ways to keep instructors motivated, engaged, and excited about BODYBAR.
• Encourage collaboration, learning, and the sharing of ideas across the instructor team.
• Celebrate team wins, recognize individual contributions, and create opportunities for instructors to feel appreciated.
• Help foster a studio environment where both members and instructors feel a genuine sense of community and belonging.

• Regularly review FitGrid, NetGym, and other relevant studio data to monitor class utilization, member engagement, instructor performance, and overall studio health.
• Understand which classes, instructors, times, and experiences are performing strongly and where opportunities for improvement exist.
• Monitor membership trends, prospect conversions, and instructor-related sales performance.
• Understand how class quality, instructor engagement, and the overall fitness experience contribute to member retention and membership growth.
• Identify opportunities to improve class utilization, adjust the schedule, add classes, and strengthen the fitness program.
• Bring thoughtful, data-informed recommendations and solutions to ownership.
• Collaborate with studio leadership to support sales initiatives, membership promotions, and business-growth strategies.
• Attend relevant corporate calls and stay informed on BODYBAR standards, initiatives, promotions, and updates.

• Lead by example by consistently delivering outstanding BODYBAR classes.
• Help instructors create welcoming, challenging, engaging, and memorable experiences for every member.
• Stay connected to member feedback and identify opportunities to improve the class experience.
• Encourage instructors to build authentic relationships with members and celebrate their progress.
• Support an environment where prospective members leave their first class excited to return.
• Ensure every class reflects the energy, professionalism, and quality that define BODYBAR.

• Coordinate and delegate private sessions and private parties among qualified instructors.
• Support Pilates-related events, pop-ups, and special member experiences.
• Identify opportunities for instructors to contribute to studio initiatives and expand their involvement.
• Collaborate with studio leadership on creative experiences that increase member engagement and strengthen community.

• Oversee Pilates equipment maintenance and maintain organized records of equipment needs, repairs, and ongoing care.
• Proactively identify and address equipment concerns before they affect the member experience.
• Coordinate and support regular equipment cleaning and maintenance standards across both studios.
• Ensure the studio spaces reflect BODYBAR's standards for cleanliness, organization, safety, and professionalism.
• Serve as a primary point of contact when class-related issues arise, including instructor concerns, equipment problems, injuries, or unexpected incidents.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to situations requiring immediate leadership attention.
• Ensure class-related policies and procedures are clearly communicated, understood, and followed.

• Work closely with the Studio Manager to create a seamless connection between the class experience, member experience, and sales side of the business.
• Support studio leadership with instructor involvement, fitness-related initiatives, and operational needs.
• Maintain proactive, open communication with ownership regarding fitness department performance, challenges, opportunities, and needs.
• Translate ownership's vision into actionable strategies and consistent experiences within the studios.
• Bring solutions, ideas, observations, and opportunities to leadership.
• Balance day-to-day execution with long-term thinking and strategic growth.
• Continually work toward building a stronger team, an exceptional fitness program, and healthy, sustainable business growth.

• Exceptional Pilates knowledge and a deep understanding of the BODYBAR Method and Block System.
• Proven ability to deliver engaging, high-quality BODYBAR classes.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and people-development skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Outstanding organization, time management, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Confidence giving constructive feedback, setting expectations, and holding others accountable.
• Ability to analyze performance data and translate insights into thoughtful recommendations and action.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• A genuine passion for creating an exceptional member experience.
• Natural ability to motivate, encourage, and energize a team.
• Reliability, adaptability, and a willingness to step up when leadership is needed.
• Comfort learning and using scheduling, reporting, and studio management systems.
• A business-minded approach to fitness and an understanding of how class quality, utilization, conversion, retention, and membership growth are connected.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to continuously growing as both an instructor and a leader.

• People-first - You genuinely care about helping others succeed.
• Growth-minded - You're always learning and looking for ways to improve.
• Accountable - You lead by example and hold yourself and others to a high standard.
• Positive - You bring energy, encouragement, and optimism to every interaction.
• Community-focused - You love building relationships and creating a place where people belong.
• Results-driven - You understand that outstanding fitness and member experiences create outstanding business results.

BODYBAR Pilates is a boutique fitness franchise. Each location is independently owned and may have varying perks, compensation, and employment requirements. Contact the location you are applying to directly for specific employment questions.