The Studio
Parakeet Pilates is a privately owned, creative fitness boutique opening in Historic Downtown Long Grove, IL. We are seeking Certified Pilates and Group Fitness Instructors to join our small and collaborative team. We offer private Pilates training, specialized equipment classes for 1-4 people, Pilates Mat, and non-Pilates group fitness classes (strength training, dance, etc) for groups of 6. We're hoping to round out our class schedule with some fun and non-traditional group fitness opportunities, so if you have a methodology you love to teach, let us know! Jump in from the get-go and bring your unique talents to Downtown Long Grove!
Responsibilities Include
- Maintaining a supportive, friendly, and outgoing presence at the studio
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and co-workers
- Ability to work with clients of different ages and abilities
- Pre-programming Pilates classes and private sessions to meet the unique needs of each client
- Identifying contraindicated exercises for injuries and special populations
- The ability to modify exercises as needed for varying fitness levels, injuries, or special populations
- Ensuring arrival time allows for proper class setup, beginning class on time, ending on time, and resetting the studio to its original state after class has ended
- Maintaining a clean and orderly studio area
- Regular equipment safety checks and immediate reporting to management when repairs are needed
- Teaching classes as scheduled and notifying management in advance when conflicts arise for scheduled classes
- Some knowledge of Momence scheduling software for client check-in, retail purchases, and managing instructor availability (Parakeet will provide training)
- Ability to innovate, collaborate, and explore creative fitness ideas to foster engaging client experiences
- Teaching within the Scope of Practice
Requirements
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Certification in Pilates Mat and/or Apparatus Required (for teaching Pilates classes)
- NPCP/PMA Certification preferred
- Nationally Accredited group fitness certification or personal training certification (for non-Pilates classes)
- ACE, ASFA, NASM, ISSA and/or specific group fitness style certification
- Maintains industry certification in good standing and meets continuing education requirements
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Experience with managing online scheduling and retail software, or willingness to learn
- Ability to open and close the studio with confidence
- Minimum 1-year studio teaching experience preferred
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (Parakeet will provide)
Other Details
- Compensation: $35-$50/class
- Pay Type: Independent Contractor
- Schedule: Flexible
- Start Date: June