Studio Manager- Fitness/Instructor

Lakeland•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

BODYBAR Pilates South Lakeland is hiring a part-time founding Fitness Manager / Lead Pilates Instructor to help launch its Lakeland, Florida studio. The role combines teaching, instructor development, scheduling coordination, and community involvement. The Fitness Manager will work alongside the studio’s ownership and Studio Manager to build a welcoming studio and support a confident instructor team. Previous management experience is helpful but not required, and a 40-hour commitment is not expected. During presale, the role is expected to take approximately 15–20 hours per week, depending on planned activities. After opening, management hours and scheduled classes will be agreed upon based on studio needs and the employee’s availability. Some planning and outreach may be completed remotely during presale, but meetings, training, community events, and classes require in-person availability. Scheduling is collaborative and may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Additional coverage will be discussed and coordinated with the team, and the employee will not be expected to remain available at all times. Opening dates and weekly needs may change with construction progress. Pay is $22–$25 per hour for management, planning, outreach, and other non-teaching work, and $45 per approved class taught. Related preparation and duties are addressed in the compensation agreement. Required training time is paid, and ongoing professional development is provided. Perks include complimentary classes subject to availability and studio policy, retail discounts, a bonus, and paid time off. The employer does not currently offer employer-sponsored health insurance. Any future increase in hours would be discussed and agreed upon together. BODYBAR training and teaching approval, as well as CPR/AED certification, must be completed before teaching BODYBAR classes.

Requirements

Relevant experience in fitness instruction, personal training, Pilates, or a related coaching role.
Clear communication, strong follow-through, and confidence giving constructive feedback.
Commitment to safe instruction and a welcoming experience for every member.
Interest in building relationships with instructors, members, and local businesses.
Availability for agreed teaching times, team activities, and community events.
Complete required BODYBAR training and teaching approval before teaching BODYBAR classes.
CPR/AED certification before beginning to teach.
Ability to meet in person for meetings, training, community events, and classes.

Nice To Haves

Previous management experience.
Pilates or reformer teaching experience.
Experience mentoring, training, or coordinating a team.
A relevant fitness certification or education.
Boutique fitness studio or BODYBAR experience.

Responsibilities

Help recruit, onboard, and coach the founding instructor team.
Teach an agreed schedule of BODYBAR classes after receiving required approval.
Coordinate instructor schedules and substitute requests, with ownership support for unresolved coverage needs.
Observe classes and provide feedback that supports safe, consistent instruction.
Help organize community mat classes, local partnerships, and presale events.
Work with ownership and the Studio Manager to track instructor readiness and prepare for opening.