Pilates Instructor

Benefits:

• Apparel disounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Company Overview:

While we operate within the nationally recognized BODYBAR brand, our studios are hands-on, detail-oriented, and instructor-driven, with a strong focus on high-quality instruction, consistency, and team accountability.

At BODYBAR, instructors are expected to:

• Be reliable, prepared, and professional
• Take initiative and manage their responsibilities
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with team members and leadership
• Work collaboratively as part of a team
• Be open to feedback, coaching, and continued growth
• Deliver technically sound, well-run classes every time

Feedback is part of the culture here... not as criticism, but as a tool for consistency and growth. As a founding instructor, you will help shape the studio’s reputation, member experience, and long-term success from day one.

The Opportunity:

We are actively hiring instructors across our North County studios as our schedule continues to grow. With 140+ classes per week , this offers real schedules, consistency, and strong earning potential.

We are looking for instructors with flexible availability , including early mornings, mid-mornings, evenings, weekends, and subbing coverage as needed.

Training takes place at BODYBAR La Costa, with teaching opportunities available at both La Costa and Vista locations.

We offer multiple scholarship options for instructors with prior Pilates or group fitness experience.

Role Summary:

The BODYBAR Instructor is supervised by the Studio Manager and Owner and is responsible for delivering high-quality Pilates classes using the BODYBAR method while contributing to a positive, professional studio environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Teach safe and effective Pilates-based group fitness classes
• Follow BODYBAR class formats and teaching methodology
• Coach clients on form, alignment, and progressions
• Engage with members before, during, and after class to build community
• Communicate studio policies, class packages, and promotions
• Maintain professionalism and consistency across all classes
• Secure substitutes when unavailable for scheduled classes
  
  

Qualifications:

• Strong passion for health, fitness, and movement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and movement principles
• Prior Pilates or fitness teaching experience preferred (not required)
• Willingness to complete BODYBAR Instructor Training and certification
  
  

Training & Certification:

To teach at BODYBAR Vista and La Costa, instructors must complete the 200-Hour BODYBAR Pilates Instructor Certification.

Training Location: BODYBAR Pilates La Costa

Certification Cost: $1,800
Early Bird Before December 20th: $1,600

Scholarships: Limited scholarships available for qualified, experienced instructors

In-Person Training Dates:

Module 1 — Reformer

• Friday, January 22 | 1–9p
• Saturday, January 23 | 12–8p
• Sunday, January 24 | 12–8p
  
  

Module 2 — Apparatus

• Saturday, March 20 | 12–8p
• Sunday, March 21 | 12p–8p
  
  

Pay & Perks:

• Competitive per-class pay
• Per-head bonus opportunities
• Flexible scheduling with high class availability
• Free BODYBAR Pilates classes
• Apparel discounts
• Priority scheduling as a Vista founding instructor
  
  

Who This Is For:

This role is ideal for instructors who:

• Want consistent teaching hours—not just a class or two per week
• Value structure, professionalism, and high standards
• Are self-driven, reliable, and team-oriented
• Want to grow with a studio long-term
• Are excited to help build a new studio from the ground up
  
  

If you’re looking for a studio where your effort matters, your schedule can grow, and the team holds itself to a high bar, we’d love to hear from you.