Pilates InstructorCOMPANY OVERVIEW:Club Pilates offers group reformer classes in various formats and levels to accommodate everyone seeking to learn Pilates and hone their fitness expertise. Club Pilates is a well-established, nation-wide brand, committed to providing affordable and accessible Pilates to the community.POSITION:The purpose of the Pilates Instructor is to provide safe, effective group Pilates instruction in accordance with all Club Pilates guidelines and expectations.QUALIFICATIONS:500- hour comprehensive Pilates education (Minimum education to include: Mat, Reformer, Chair and Springboard)Up to date CPR training or willingness to obtainDemonstrate anatomical knowledge and focus on safetyPleasant demeanor and excellent customer service skillsExperience teaching 6 or more participants in an apparatus-based group classMaintain open availability for a minimum of 6 hours per week(this will vary)Demonstrate group reformer instruction abilitiesProfessional and effective communication skillsProven public speaking skillsProven Sales AbilitiesIn depth understanding of the benefits of Pilates and what sets Club Pilates apart from other Pilates studiosWillingess to evolve with new developments in the fitness industry, specifically PilatesComfortable adding TRX, Barre and Trigger Point modalities to teaching repertoireTeam playerPassion for learning and willingness to attend continued education trainings and seminarsPunctual and reliableAbility to implement and streamline new procedures in a diverse environmentAbility to recognize areas of improvement and pro-actively communicate with managementConsistently uses excellent judgmentAbility to work harmoniously with the public, management and instructorsProfessional and neatTrustworthy and maintains confidentialityStrong problem-solving skillsProficient in (or ability to becomeP ClubReady software for basic useRESPONSIBILITIES:Provide Pilates instruction to include Intro Classes, group apparatus classes, private and semi-private training as scheduled by managementMust be skilled at proper and safe use of a variety of equipment during each class, including, but not limited to, hand weights, Exo- Chair, Reformer, Springboard, TRX, Magic Circle and other equipment as needed to ensure a safe yet creative group experienceVisually inspect the equipment prior to the beginning of class to ensure equipment is in good working order and safe to useResponsible for studio tidiness and returning equipment to standards set by studio managementMust arrive at a set time prior to the beginning of each scheduled class or private sessionStay up to date with, and implement Club Pilates education standards at all timesMaintain high standards of cleanlinessParticipate in special events (health fairs, grand openings, marathons, and community and hospital events) to promote the clubMaintain honesty and integrityOther duties as assignedPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.PHYSICAL DEMANDSMust be able to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, work with fingers, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.Must be able to lift 20 lbs and to be able to move/push equipment as neededVisual acuity requiredProlonged standingMust be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate well with others both one-on-one and in front of groupsAbility to think and process information quickly, clearly and accuratelyStrong reasoning ability, able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, written or oral instructions; able to deal calmly and logically with problems and people, even under pressure
