Pilates Studio Fitness Manager and Team Leader

BODYBAR Pilates•Goddard, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fitness Manager is a hands-on leadership role overseeing the instructor team and fitness operations at BODYBAR Pilates’ East Wichita and Auburn Hills studios. The role combines Pilates instruction and expertise with instructor development, scheduling, recruiting, studio operations, member experience, and business growth. The Fitness Manager sets expectations and models BODYBAR’s teaching standards, supports instructors through coaching and feedback, and helps foster a positive, accountable team culture. The role is responsible for delivering and maintaining high-quality classes and a consistent BODYBAR Method and Block System experience. It oversees instructor schedules and coverage, recruitment and onboarding, team engagement, equipment maintenance, and class-related issues. The Fitness Manager reviews studio and membership data, identifies opportunities to improve utilization and retention, and provides recommendations to ownership in collaboration with studio leadership. The ideal candidate is an exceptional Pilates instructor and people-focused leader who is organized, dependable, communicative, and comfortable balancing day-to-day execution with strategic growth. Compensation is $45,000 per year. The posting also lists paid time off, training and development, performance-based bonuses, a flexible schedule, complimentary BODYBAR Pilates classes, employee discounts, and career growth and leadership development opportunities. Perks and employment requirements may vary by independently owned location.

Requirements

Exceptional Pilates knowledge and a deep understanding of the BODYBAR Method and Block System.
Proven ability to deliver engaging, high-quality BODYBAR classes.
Strong leadership, mentorship, and people-development skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Outstanding organization, time management, follow-through, and attention to detail.
Confidence giving constructive feedback, setting expectations, and holding others accountable.
Ability to analyze performance data and translate insights into recommendations and action.
Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
A genuine passion for creating an exceptional member experience.
Ability to motivate, encourage, and energize a team.
Reliability, adaptability, and willingness to step up when leadership is needed.
Comfort learning and using scheduling, reporting, and studio management systems.
A business-minded approach to fitness and an understanding of how class quality, utilization, conversion, retention, and membership growth are connected.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to continuous growth as an instructor and leader.

Responsibilities

Lead the performance, development, and culture of the instructor team across both Wichita studios.
Set and uphold expectations for class quality, professionalism, reliability, member experience, and adherence to the BODYBAR Method.
Maintain a consistent presence in both studios and build relationships with instructors and members.
Coach, motivate, mentor, and provide individualized support to instructors; give constructive feedback and hold team members accountable.
Teach high-quality classes and model BODYBAR standards, professionalism, communication, and accountability.
Attend instructor classes from the member perspective and evaluate class quality; conduct formal instructor quality evaluations twice per year.
Maintain standards for programming, coaching, safety, member engagement, and execution of the BODYBAR Method and Block System.
Build and manage instructor schedules and weekend rotations for both studios; manage NetGym sub approvals and coordinate coverage.
Step in to teach when needed and resolve coverage challenges proactively.
Analyze class utilization, member demand, instructor performance, and scheduling trends to recommend schedule changes and class additions.
Maintain a pipeline of instructor candidates and teacher-training candidates; interview, select, hire, onboard, and mentor new instructors.
Plan and execute instructor gatherings, team events, playtime sessions, teaching opportunities, pop-ups, and other engagement experiences.
Review FitGrid, NetGym, and other studio data to monitor utilization, engagement, instructor performance, membership trends, and studio health.
Provide data-informed recommendations to ownership and collaborate with studio leadership on sales initiatives, promotions, and growth strategies.
Attend relevant corporate calls and stay informed about BODYBAR standards, initiatives, promotions, and updates.
Help instructors deliver welcoming, challenging, engaging, and memorable member experiences; monitor member feedback and encourage authentic member relationships.
Coordinate and delegate private sessions and private parties among qualified instructors; support Pilates events and special member experiences.
Oversee equipment maintenance, records, cleaning, and care; ensure studios meet cleanliness, organization, safety, and professionalism standards.
Respond to class-related issues, including instructor concerns, equipment problems, injuries, and unexpected incidents, and ensure policies and procedures are communicated and followed.
Partner with the Studio Manager, ownership, and studio leadership on fitness initiatives, operations, performance, challenges, and long-term growth.