Pilates Reformer Instructor

Pilates Reformer Instructor

The Pilates Reformer Instructor is responsible for teaching Pilates exercise classes in a professional and safe manner to the members and guests of The Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach Pilates Reformer classes as scheduled, providing modifications to accommodate varying fitness levels.
• Teach within standard guidelines of specialty certifications.
• Understand contraindicated exercises providing a safe and effective approach to exercise.
• Maintain industry certification in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.
• Ensure arrival time allows for proper set up so that class begins on time, ends on time and that area is cleaned up after class.
• Report any equipment needs, or broken equipment needing repair to supervisor immediately following class.
• Record participation numbers after every class.
• Demonstrate accountability to schedule by avoiding missed classes and seek substitute instructors in advance.
• Provide a fun and engaging experience for the participants.
• Be proficient in all core business software as it relates to job duties and responsibilities.
• Work towards meeting departmental and organizational goals.
• The ability to be flexible and accommodating as it relates to center hours and work schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A current certification for Pilates Reformer instruction from a recognized Pilates training program is required to teach Pilates Mat classes in a group exercise format is required.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in group class instruction, teaching a variety of styles, levels and population preferred.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness).
• A group exercise instructor certification preferred. Preferably an NCCA accredited certification.
• Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, and the ability to work with members in a positive, service based manner.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a controlled and professional demeanor.

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