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Position Summary
Pilates Instructors are responsible for supporting all members in championing happier, and healthier lives by building and nurturing relationships. They provide a positive member experience that is educational, supporting, and upholds the integrity of the Life Time Brand.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops safe, professional, and comprehensive client programs that drive client goal achievement and retention
- Monitors and instructs clients during Pilates training sessions on the safe and effective use the equipment
- Conducts fitness consultations for new clients including pre-participation screening and goal setting to assess and recommend Pilates training programs
- Instructs both private and group Pilates classes
- Promotes and sells Pilates training programs and classes, Group Fitness classes and Personal Training to members
- Completes all administrative requirements associated with each client’s fitness plan
- Maintains the cleanliness of the Pilates studio
- Remains current on certifications and new trends in the industry
- Educates members on current health and fitness issues and trends
- Ensures all members feel competent, confident, and connected by providing superior customer service through complimentary and based services/programming
- Documents all aspects of client programming
- Remains current on credentials and continuing education to advance throughout the levels program
- Provides fitness floor assistance to all members to ensure safety, provide education, and motivate members
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of personal training experience
- Experience in Pilates program design
- Certified Pilates Trainer
- Trained and Certified in Reformer, Tower, Chair and Barrels
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb, kneel and lift up to 50 pounds
- CPR and AED Certified
Preferred Requirements
- 150 - 400 hours comprehensive Pilates Certificate (minimum education to include; Mat, Reformer, Tower, Chair)
Pay
This position will be paid commissions between 10% and 60% depending on the product and the Team Member's productivity. The weekly minimum pay for the position will be at least applicable minimum wage for each hour worked.
Benefits
All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:
- A fully subsidized membership
- Discounts on Life Time products and services
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
- Training and professional development
- Paid sick leave where required by law
Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short term and long term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
- Parental leave and adoption assistance
- Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
- Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
Position Summary
Pilates Instructors are responsible for supporting all members in championing happier, and healthier lives by building and nurturing relationships. They provide a positive member experience that is educational, supporting, and upholds the integrity of the Life Time Brand.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops safe, professional, and comprehensive client programs that drive client goal achievement and retention
- Monitors and instructs clients during Pilates training sessions on the safe and effective use the equipment
- Conducts fitness consultations for new clients including pre-participation screening and goal setting to assess and recommend Pilates training programs
- Instructs both private and group Pilates classes
- Promotes and sells Pilates training programs and classes, Group Fitness classes and Personal Training to members
- Completes all administrative requirements associated with each client’s fitness plan
- Maintains the cleanliness of the Pilates studio
- Remains current on certifications and new trends in the industry
- Educates members on current health and fitness issues and trends
- Ensures all members feel competent, confident, and connected by providing superior customer service through complimentary and based services/programming
- Documents all aspects of client programming
- Remains current on credentials and continuing education to advance throughout the levels program
- Provides fitness floor assistance to all members to ensure safety, provide education, and motivate members
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of personal training experience
- Experience in Pilates program design
- Certified Pilates Trainer
- Trained and Certified in Reformer, Tower, Chair and Barrels
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb, kneel and lift up to 50 pounds
- CPR and AED Certified
Preferred Requirements
- 150 - 400 hours comprehensive Pilates Certificate (minimum education to include; Mat, Reformer, Tower, Chair)
Pay
This position will be paid commissions between 10% and 60% depending on the product and the Team Member's productivity. The weekly minimum pay for the position will be at least applicable minimum wage for each hour worked.
Benefits
All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:
- A fully subsidized membership
- Discounts on Life Time products and services
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
- Training and professional development
- Paid sick leave where required by law
Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short term and long term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
- Parental leave and adoption assistance
- Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
- Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in instructor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant subject area or field of instruction
- State teaching license or subject-specific certification where required by the role
- Demonstrated classroom management and differentiated instruction experience
- Proficiency with learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, or similar platforms
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills for in-person and virtual delivery
- Curriculum development or lesson planning experience aligned to learning objectives
Tips for Your Instructor Job Search
Tailor your resume to your teaching context
K-12, higher ed, and corporate training employers read resumes very differently. Highlight classroom management and standards alignment for schools, course design and assessment outcomes for colleges, and measurable skill transfer for corporate roles. One generic resume rarely works across all three.
List certifications before job titles
State licensure, CPR certification, subject-matter credentials, or industry certifications often act as a hard filter before hiring managers even read your experience. Put active credentials near the top of your resume so screeners don't miss them on a quick scan.
Quantify learning outcomes, not just duties
Instead of 'taught beginner swimmers,' write 'progressed 40 students from non-swimmer to basic proficiency over one session.' Employers want evidence you move learners forward, not just a description of what you covered in class.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists instructor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Ask a demonstration question during your interview
Most instructor interviews include a live teach-back or demo lesson. Before yours, ask the hiring manager the age, experience level, and prior knowledge of your sample audience. Walking in without that context makes it nearly impossible to pitch your instruction at the right level.
Negotiate beyond base pay using schedule flexibility
Instructor roles often have real leverage around prep time, course load, and scheduling. If the salary offer is firm, counter by asking for a reduced section count, dedicated office hours, or a professional development budget before accepting or declining.
Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most instructors?
The companies hiring the most instructors right now include Sunsational Swim School, Rippling, and Chess Wizards, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to be highest at organizations with ongoing training programs or large student enrollment.
How many instructor jobs are remote?
About 10% of instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with online delivery most common in corporate training, continuing education, and test-prep instruction. In-person requirements remain the norm for K-12, fitness, hands-on technical training, and roles where physical presence is part of the instructional model.
How do you become an instructor?
Start by completing a bachelor's degree in your subject area or a related field, then obtain any required state licensure or professional certification for the specific context you want to teach in. Build documented experience through student teaching, tutoring, coaching, or corporate training. Assemble a teaching portfolio that includes lesson plans, learner assessments, and evidence of student progress before applying.
Can you get hired as an instructor with little or no experience?
Entry-level instructor roles exist, particularly in community fitness, corporate onboarding, tutoring centers, and community education programs where subject expertise outweighs classroom hours. Substitute teaching, volunteer instruction, and workshop facilitation all count as verifiable experience. Emphasize any situation where you taught a skill to someone else, even informally, and back it with a concrete outcome.
What does the instructor interview process look like?
Most instructor hiring processes include an application screen, a phone or video interview focused on your background and instructional philosophy, and a live demonstration or teach-back session where you deliver a short lesson to a panel or mock audience. Some employers add a written lesson plan submission before the demo. References from prior supervisors or students are typically checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to instructor jobs?
You can find and apply to instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your subject area, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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