Job Overview
Job Title: Pilates Instructor or Pilates Teacher
Employment Type: Freelance Self-Employed
Reports To: Product Manager
Location: TW2 Health and Fitness Club, Twickenham
Key Responsibilities Class Delivery:
Plan and instruct dynamic Matwork classes ranging from beginner to advanced levels.
Safety and Modifications: Provide regressions, progressions, and verbal cueing to accommodate mixed ability groups, injuries, or specialized populations such as pre or post natal clients.
Member Engagement and Retention: Build rapport with club members, promote class schedules, and drive studio retention.
Pre Screening: Conduct verbal Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire assessments prior to class to identify medical conditions or postural issues.
Studio Maintenance: Ensure all Pilates equipment such as mats, blocks, bands, magic rings, Reformers, or Cadillacs are safely set up, cleaned, and inspected before and after classes.
Required Qualifications and Certifications Core Qualification:
Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates or Matwork Pilates accredited by CIMSPA.
Professional Body: Membership with CIMSPA or REPs.
Public Liability Insurance with minimum five million pounds coverage.
Key Skills and Competencies
Anatomical Knowledge:
In depth understanding of functional anatomy, kinesiology, and posture assessment.
Instructional Communication: Excellent verbal cueing, tactile corrections, and clear demonstration skills.
Adaptability: Ability to instantly adjust exercise sequences mid class for individual member needs.
Customer Service: Friendly, approachable, and highly professional demeanor reflecting the club brand standards.
