COMPANY 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.

Club Pilates is currently established in 36 states and 2 countries. Class formats target a wide range of clients’ needs – from young to more senior and beginner to advanced. Club Pilates was one of the first studios to create a 500-hour Teacher Training Program designed to thoroughly and safely teach group Pilates apparatus classes. Club Pilates has already sold 700 territories throughout the United States and Canada. Its 450+ instructors provide over 6 million workouts a year to tens of thousands of members. For more information, visit www.clubpilates.com

Position Reports to: General Manager
Status: Hourly

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Apprentice Pilates Instructor is to provide safe, effective group Pilates instruction in accordance with all Club Pilates guidelines and expectations, while fulfilling the hour requirements of the Club Pilates Teacher Training program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 250 hours, out of 500, of the Club Pilates Teacher Training program. Must include:
  • 150 hours of online learning
  • 66 hours of in-studio learning
  • 24 hours of observation, self-practice, and practice teaching
  • 10 hours of assistant teaching
• Must complete and pass Apprenticeship Test-Out with Master Trainer
• Up to date CPR & First Aid training and willingness to maintain
• Demonstrate anatomical knowledge and attention to safety
• Ability to modify for different individuals in class
• Maintain availability for at least 10 hours per week to dedicate to teaching and mentorship
• Passion for learning and willingness to complete remaining Teacher Training program hours
• Team player
• Pleasant demeanor and excellent customer service skills
• Professional and effective communication skills with proven public speaking skills
• Punctual and Reliable
• Ability to work harmoniously with the public, management, and other instructors
• Professional, Neat, Trustworthy, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficient in (or ability to learn) ClubReady software for basic use

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide Pilates instruction to include Club Pilates Reformer Flow Level 1 and 1.5 classes ONLY as scheduled by a management and pursuant to Club Pilates standards
• Obtain Master Trainer Approval for all classes prior to teaching
• Must be skilled at proper and safe use of a variety of equipment during each class, including, but not limited to, hand weights, Chair, Reformer, Springboard, TRX, Magic Circle and other equipment as needed to ensure a safe yet creative group experience
• Visually inspect the equipment prior to the beginning of class to ensure equipment is in good working order and safe to use
• Responsible for studio tidiness and returning equipment to standards set by studio management
• Must arrive at a set time prior to the beginning of each scheduled class or private/semi-private session
• Participate in networking/community events as needed to help generate new business
• Stay up to date with, and implement, Club Pilates education standards at all times
• Maintain honesty and integrity
• Any other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The 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 Demands:

• Must 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 be able to move/push equipment as needed
• Visual acuity required
• Prolonged standing
• Must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate with others in one-on-one and group settings
• Ability to think and process information quickly, clearly, and accurately
• Strong reasoning ability; able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, written or oral instructions; able to calmly and logically solve problems under pressure