Lead Pilates Instructor - Club Pilates

Lead Instructor — Club Pilates Irvine UTC

About the Role

Club Pilates is looking for an experienced and passionate Lead Instructor to join our studio leadership team.

The Lead Instructor is more than an exceptional Pilates instructor; this role serves as a leader, mentor, and key point of connection for the instructor team. Working closely with the General Manager, the Lead Instructor helps ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for our members while supporting instructor development, maintaining Club Pilates standards, and building a positive and collaborative team culture.

This is an opportunity for an instructor who is ready to take the next step in their career and have a greater impact on the studio, their fellow instructors, and the member experience.

What You'll Do

Instructor Leadership & Development

• Serve as a leader and resource for the studio's instructor team.

• Support the onboarding and development of new instructors.

• Complete onboarding checklists and first-month audits for new instructors.

• Conduct annual instructor audits and attend instructor classes throughout the year to provide support and feedback.

• Conduct quarterly one-on-one check-ins with instructors.

• Identify opportunities for instructor development and communicate team training needs to the General Manager.

• Track instructor Continuing Education Credit (CEC) progress and communicate updates to the General Manager.

• Complete a minimum of 6 CECs annually.

• Identify and nominate potential Teacher Training Leads.

• Help create and lead instructor workshops and development opportunities.

Team Communication & Culture

• Share studio announcements, meeting information, events, and continuing education opportunities with the instructor team.

• Take and distribute meeting notes following instructor team meetings.

• Help recognize instructor and member milestones and accomplishments.

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional team environment.

• Serve as a liaison between the General Manager and instructor team.

• Communicate staff concerns or issues to the General Manager promptly and professionally.

• Partner with the General Manager on performance-related conversations and Performance Improvement Plans when needed.

• Assist with incident reports and other team-related documentation as appropriate.

Scheduling & Studio Support

• Teach a minimum of 3 regular shifts/blocks within our srudio district, including at least 1 Intro class per week.

• Partner with the General Manager to build and maintain the studio class schedule.

• Post quarterly class schedules according to established deadlines.

• Monitor and manage instructor sub requests and approvals.

• Help ensure adequate instructor coverage and communicate coverage concerns to the General Manager.

• Be available to teach when appropriate coverage cannot be secured.

• Partner with the General Manager to plan themed classes, workshops, Open House programming, and other studio events.

• Recommend instructor staffing for studio events.

Quality & Club Pilates Standards

• Help maintain high standards for class quality, member experience, professionalism, and brand presentation.

• Hold instructors accountable to expectations around reliability, punctuality, class performance, leadership, team contribution, and member experience.

• Monitor instructor participation in staff meetings, workshops, events, and continuing education.

• Identify opportunities to improve the member experience and overall studio performance.

• Help identify opportunities for additional classes, workshops, and programming that support the studio and its members.

Equipment & Studio Safety

• Perform monthly equipment checks and monitor props and equipment for wear, damage, or needed replacement.

• Complete quarterly hands-on equipment checks to ensure equipment is safe and functioning properly.

• Report maintenance or safety concerns to studio leadership and document required follow-up.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an instructor who is ready to take on a greater leadership role within the studio and who understands that being a Lead Instructor means helping develop people, protect the member experience, and support the success of the entire studio.

The ideal candidate is:

• A current Club Pilates instructor in good standing.

• Comprehensively certified in Pilates and experienced teaching group Reformer classes.

• A strong, confident, and engaging instructor.

• Reliable, punctual, professional, and highly organized.

• A natural leader who earns the trust and respect of their peers.

• Comfortable providing constructive feedback and holding others accountable.

• A strong communicator who can work effectively with both instructors and studio leadership.

• Passionate about mentoring and developing other instructors.

• Committed to continuing education and professional growth.

• Able to maintain professionalism and confidentiality when handling team concerns.

• Comfortable using studio software and learning new systems.

• Someone who takes initiative and looks for ways to make the studio better.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Lead Instructor helps create an instructor team that is:

• Reliable and professional

• Consistent with Club Pilates standards

• Engaged in their own development

• Supportive of one another

• Focused on delivering exceptional classes

• Connected to the studio community

• Invested in creating a great member experience

The Lead Instructor should be someone the instructor team can turn to for support and guidance, while also being someone studio leadership can rely on to communicate concerns, identify opportunities, and help move the studio forward.

Compensation

This is a non-exempt, hourly position.

Lead Instructors are compensated for all hours worked, including teaching time, required meetings, trainings, and other assigned responsibilities.

In addition to the hourly rate, Lead Instructors are eligible for additional class-based earnings for:

• Group classes

• Private sessions

• Semi-private sessions

Private Training Assessments, when assigned, are compensated at the applicable hourly rate.

Specific compensation will be discussed during the interview and offer process.

Employee Perks

Employees in good standing may be eligible for VFit Group employee perks, including:

• Complimentary Club Pilates classes, subject to availability and company policy

• Employee merchandise discounts

• Continuing education opportunities

• Opportunities for professional growth within VFit Group

Employee perks are subject to company policies and may change at the discretion of VFit Group.

About Club Pilates

Club Pilates is one of the largest and fastest-growing Pilates brands, bringing accessible, high-quality Pilates to communities across the country. Our studios offer group Reformer classes across a variety of levels and formats, creating an environment where members of all experience levels can build strength, mobility, confidence, and community.

At Club Pilates, we believe Pilates is more than a workout — it's a way to Do Pilates. Do Life.

About VFit Group

VFit Group is a growing fitness and wellness organization dedicated to building strong teams, strong communities, and exceptional member experiences.

Our studios are locally operated while benefiting from the support, resources, and structure of established fitness brands. We believe our people are at the center of our success, and we are committed to creating opportunities for team members to grow as instructors, leaders, and professionals.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to safely demonstrate and teach Pilates exercises and equipment-based movements. The role may require prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and demonstrating exercises, as well as the ability to safely handle Pilates equipment and studio props.

Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Club Pilates and VFit Group are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you're an experienced Pilates instructor who is ready to take the next step and help lead, develop, and inspire an instructor team, we'd love to hear from you.