INTERNAL ONLY: Instructional Excellence Specialist

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY!

Full-time Instructional Excellence Specialist supporting and developing our growing team of Pilates instructors across Empowered Pilates.

This is a non-supervisory coaching and development role focused on instructor success, instructional quality, mentorship, and the overall member experience. You will serve as the voice and advocate for our instructors while partnering closely with studio leadership, Teacher Training, Talent Acquisition, Operations, and the Executive Team.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Opportunity to shape and grow the instructional culture of a rapidly growing, family-owned organization
• Continuing Education opportunities
• FREE Pilates classes
• Employee Discount Incentive opportunities
• Health Benefits (for those who qualify)
• Continued teaching opportunities — approximately 12–15 group classes per week
• Opportunity to work across multiple Club Pilates studios

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current comprehensive Pilates certification (450+hours)
• Significant experience teaching Pilates in a group reformer environment Strong knowledge of Pilates methodology, safety, cueing, and class management
• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing other instructors
• Energetic, positive, encouraging, and motivational leadership style
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to provide clear, constructive, and compassionate feedback
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple instructors, studios, and priorities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with instructors, studio leadership, and executive teams
• Ability to travel between studio locations as needed
• Ability to work harmoniously as part of a team in a fast-paced, growing environment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary advocate and resource for our team of approximately 150+ Pilates instructors
• Coach instructors through instructional challenges and opportunities for growth
• Conduct class observations, video reviews, and instructional audits
• Create individualized development plans and connect instructors with appropriate training and continuing education
• Build and manage a structured mentor program, intentionally pairing instructors with Senior Instructors based on individual development needs
• Support and coach Senior Instructors in their role as mentors
• Lead the cultural and instructional onboarding of new instructors
• Provide ongoing support and check-ins for new instructors throughout their first months
• Support instructional teams during new studio openings and acquisitions
• Conduct studio safety and equipment audits and identify trends or areas requiring attention
• Review member feedback and class ratings to identify instructional opportunities
• Partner with General Managers and District Managers to improve instructional quality and the member experience
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Teacher Training on the instructor pipeline and onboarding needs
• Partner with Operations and Instruction leadership on class schedules and instructor assignments
• Coordinate instructional workshops and training opportunities
• Provide regular updates to the VP of Instruction and leadership team regarding instructor development, training needs, mentorship, and instructional trends
• Continue teaching approximately 12–15 group Pilates classes per week

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE DIFFERENT:

This is not a disciplinary or supervisory position.

Instructors will continue to have General Managers and an established management structure. The Instructional Excellence Specialist does not issue write-ups or performance improvement plans.

Instead, this role exists to develop instructors, not discipline them.

When an instructor is struggling, you'll work to understand why, identify what they need, and provide the coaching, resources, mentorship, and support to help them improve.

Our philosophy is simple:

Replace the instinct to discipline with the discipline to develop.

COMPANY CULTURE & CORE VALUES

Empowered Pilates is a Family-Owned Club Pilates Area Developer & Franchisee.

Our purpose is to provide an ENCOURAGING and INCLUSIVE community experience that empowers EVERYONE to live their best life. We do this with the power of MOVEMENT through the Mind-Body connection of Pilates.

At our core, we are people who:

ARE POSITIVE & ENTHUSIASTIC

SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY AND TEAM

GROW OR DIE

Salary: $60,000 per year

Equal Employment Opportunity

Empowered Pilates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.