Director of Pilates Education & Programming

• 10% annual bonus based on performance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for the Fitness Department in alignment with BODYBAR's business objectives and long-term growth strategy.
• Build, mentor, and develop a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing Fitness team.
• Establish departmental priorities, workflows, decision-making processes, and performance expectations that support consistency, accountability, and scalability across the franchise system.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within the department.

• Own and continuously evolve the BODYBAR Method, ensuring its philosophy, programming principles, instructional standards, and member experience remain innovative, effective, and aligned with the BODYBAR brand.
• Balance innovation with consistency by thoughtfully evaluating fitness trends, Pilates methodologies, technologies, and equipment advancements while preserving the integrity of the BODYBAR Method.
• Establish the long-term vision and roadmap for the continued evolution of BODYBAR's programming and instructional standards.

• Oversee the development, refinement, governance, and version control of BODYBAR's proprietary workout programming, class design standards, exercise library, and programming resources.
• Own the roadmap for programming releases, methodology enhancements, testing, documentation, communication, and system-wide implementation.
• Ensure programming remains scalable, adaptable, and aligned with member needs, instructor capabilities, and the company's strategic objectives.

• Design and oversee BODYBAR's instructor education strategy, including initial certification, continuing education, recertification, instructor development, and ongoing learning pathways.
• Own the continuous improvement of BODYBAR's education operating model, ensuring certification, continuing education, programming updates, and instructional quality work together as one integrated system.
• Design education and quality assurance processes that intentionally separate instructor development, certification, and independent quality verification to ensure BODYBAR standards are consistently taught, assessed, calibrated, and maintained throughout the franchise network.
• Review certification outcomes, instructor assessments, evaluation trends, and field feedback to continuously strengthen education programs, instructional consistency, and franchise support.

• Develop and lead a comprehensive quality assurance framework that promotes a consistent member experience and reinforces adherence to BODYBAR standards across all studios.
• Partner with franchisees to support exceptional fitness execution while reinforcing operational expectations and brand standards.
• Serve as the Fitness subject matter expert for new studio readiness, studio openings, and system-wide programming initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Marketing, Franchise Development, and Learning & Development to ensure education, programming, and readiness initiatives support broader organizational priorities.

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to programming effectiveness, instructor performance, certification outcomes, instructional quality, and member experience.
• Analyze system-wide performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and strategic recommendations that improve quality, consistency, and business performance.
• Manage departmental budgets and resource allocation across programming, education, travel, and vendor partnerships.
• Build and manage relationships with fitness technology and equipment partners, identifying opportunities that enhance the BODYBAR Method and support franchise success.

• Represent BODYBAR at industry conferences, educational events, and public appearances, helping position the company as a leader in boutique Pilates education and programming.
• Serve as an ambassador for BODYBAR's culture, values, and commitment to wellness, inclusivity, and exceptional member experiences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Education, Business, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Comprehensive Pilates instructor certification from a nationally recognized provider (such as Balanced Body, Merrithew/STOTT, BASI, Polestar, Peak Pilates, or equivalent) required. National Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) certification preferred.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in Pilates education, fitness programming, curriculum development, or fitness operations.
• 3-5+ years leading teams within a boutique fitness, Pilates, wellness, or franchise organization.
• Demonstrated success developing instructor education programs, certification standards, curriculum, continuing education, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Experience building scalable education systems and using performance metrics to improve instructional quality and business outcomes.

• Deep expertise in Pilates instruction, programming, education, and studio operations.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into scalable systems and operational execution.
• Passion for developing instructors and preserving instructional excellence while driving innovation.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data and KPIs to drive informed decisions and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative leadership style with experience partnering across multiple departments and supporting franchisees in a growing organization.
• Adaptability, sound judgment, and a commitment to excellence in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

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.