Pilates Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

The Village Health Clubs and Spas are premier healthy lifestyle clubs where we encourage and foster a work life balance and healthy living. We offer a fun environment designed to promote health and wellness for members and employees alike. Our uniquely social culture makes us a great choice for employees who want to share their passion for health and fitness.

We offer beautiful facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, and dynamic programming, but what really sets us apart is our team of positive, friendly staff at each location. Our employees encourage one another, working together to create a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere for everyone we encounter.

Our culture statement gets right to the point: “As one we have fun and get it done!” Join our team today and experience the Village Way for yourself.

Job Summary:
Specialize in instructing member’s on a personal level using up to date techniques and methods to ensure proper use of Pilates Reformer Training equipment.

Summary Of Essential Job Functions:
Attract and Retain members by consistently providing excellent customer service and participates with team toward member retention goals
Provides clients with the highest level of professionalism and dedication through accurate fitness evaluations and effective comprehensive program designs to help members achieve results and ensure clients are satisfied with their workout program and remain motivated to attain their personal fitness goals
Assists with integrating new members into the club, which includes, fostering a fitness lifestyle through education, conducting fitness consultations for new clients to assess and recommend Pilates Reformer training programs
Responsible for producing Pilates Reformer training revenue
Participates with team toward member retention goals
Employee leads by example, consistently conveying a positive attitude, passion and pride in their work
Develops a personal rapport with members and clients, motivating them to participate in fitness programs
Educate members on current health and fitness issues and trends
Responsible for interacting with employees, members and guests in a manner aligned with the People, Places and Programs components of the Village Standards
Maintains clean work environment which includes ensuring restoring the area to a condition of cleanliness i.e. putting away the fitness equipment after each training session, wipe down the area with gym wipes and other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills Required:
Must have current national accredited Pilates training and certification.
Must have at least two years of experience in full reformer, Cadillac and chair certification.
Strong experience in fitness programming.
Ability to promote/sell Pilates Reformer training packages.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
Ability to adhere to flexible schedule and work independently.
Obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire through Company training.
May be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Required to maintain a physical presence within the Village to perform assigned duties.
Must be able to successfully pass a background check.

Required Abilities

Physical Activity
This position requires frequent standing, walking, stretching, reaching and grasping, bending and kneeling. Sitting for some periods of time. Substantial repetitive movements (motions) of the legs, feet, arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Involved in activities where one must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Requires the ability to receive detailed information through written and oral communication.

Physical Requirement
Position requires frequent walking, standing, stretching and bending daily. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects. Involves physical movements required to teach Pilates and participate in activities related to membership events and programs.

Visual Requirement
This position requires close visual acuity to observe and perform activities to teach Pilates.

Working Conditions
Work is performed in an athletic club environment. The noise level is usually moderate to high and potentially in hot weather