Pilates Group Fitness Instructor
About The Position
The Group Fitness Instructor leads Pilates classes that provide a fun, safe, and welcoming experience for members at WAC Lake Country in Hartland, Wisconsin. The instructor prepares and presents the class in its scheduled format, accommodates different fitness levels, and helps attract and retain members through professional instruction and positive interactions. The role also includes building connections with participants, encouraging attendance, communicating with club staff, and supporting the broader club experience. Instructors are expected to arrive 10 minutes before class when the schedule allows, begin and end at the scheduled times, prepare a class plan, use varied music and movements, provide visual and verbal guidance on proper body mechanics, and offer modifications. They monitor workout intensity and participation, maintain a safe and orderly class environment, and help keep the room and equipment clean. Instructors are also responsible for arranging coverage when sick or on vacation, substituting for other instructors, and maintaining regular communication with club colleagues.
Requirements
- Maintain current CPR certification.
- Be willing to teach a minimum of two classes per week and have a flexible attitude toward teaching at multiple locations.
- Substitute a minimum of six times per year.
- Return phone calls and emails from people seeking class coverage.
- Seek professional certification in the relevant field within one year of hire.
- Know the Safety Plan and Emergency Action Plan and follow applicable safety and incident-report procedures.
- Dress appropriately and in good taste.
- Be a team player and help out wherever and whenever possible.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead the Pilates class in the specific format listed on the schedule, providing a fun, safe, and appropriately challenging experience for all fitness levels.
- Arrive 10 minutes before class when the schedule allows, prepare the room and music, and begin and end class on time.
- Provide visual and verbal instruction on proper body mechanics and offer modifications for different fitness levels.
- Monitor workout intensity using heart-rate checks, perceived-exertion ratings, and observation of participants.
- Change music and movements frequently, and record class participation numbers.
- Interact with members in a friendly and courteous manner before and after class; learn and use their names, welcome new participants, and offer positive feedback and encouragement.
- Promote connections among members and invite members and non-members to attend classes.
- Keep the class room clean and ensure equipment is properly put away.
- Find coverage when sick or on vacation and substitute for other instructors as required.
- Make announcements about other departments and upcoming events, check in with the Front Desk, and review club communications before teaching.
- Maintain regular communication with instructors, the Team Lead, and the Programming Manager; return calls and emails about coverage.
- Support the wider member experience by assisting with tasks such as answering questions, helping at the front desk, and straightening the locker room.
- Follow safety, emergency, insurance, liability, and incident-report procedures; resolve safety concerns promptly and report broken equipment or building concerns to the General Manager and Maintenance department.
- Attend department meetings and continue developing job knowledge through workshops, events, reading, and keeping up with industry trends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
