Lead Instructor - Certified Pilates Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Elevate Your Career. Inspire a Community. Lead with Purpose.

Are you a passionate Pilates professional ready to lead, mentor, and make a lasting impact? FitWise Pilates , part of the MNTSTUDIO family, is looking for a Certified Lead Instructor to join our beautiful Mill Valley studio . This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role where your teaching expertise, team-building skills, and love of movement will shape both client experiences and the future of our instructor team.

Open to both part-time and full-time candidates.

What You’ll Do – Core Responsibilities

Lead and Teach with Purpose

• Teach up to 20 dynamic Reformer Pilates classes or privates weekly , creating engaging, challenging, and safe experiences for clients of all fitness levels
• Set the studio standard through your teaching style, professionalism, and positive energy
• Serve as the primary substitute instructor when needed

Inspire and Manage a High-Performing Team

• Oversee instructor scheduling and team coordination to ensure smooth daily operations across studios
• Conduct regular class audits and performance reviews to support instructor development
• Mentor, coach, and uplift team members, fostering a positive, collaborative studio culture

Recruit, Train, and Develop Talent

• Collaborate with our Head of Education to recruit top instructors and lead new hire onboarding
• Manage our Instructor Mentorship Program , guiding trainees into confident, skilled instructors

Drive Our Teacher Training Program

• Support the development and delivery of both in-studio and online Teacher Training Programs
• Take initiative in sales and outreach for teacher training opportunities
• Promote and enroll future instructors into our education programs
• Complete the MNTSTUDIO Teacher Training and help train others in the MNT Signature Method

Support Studio Operations

• Oversee maintenance and timely repair of all Pilates equipment
• Step in as acting Studio Manager when needed to ensure seamless studio function

What We’re Looking For

• Certified Pilates Instructor with strong expertise in Reformer Pilates
• Minimum 3 years of professional teaching experience in a group setting
• Proven leadership ability and a passion for mentoring
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing teams or training programs is a plus
• Driven by personal growth, education, and exceptional client care

Compensation and Benefits

• $40 to $80 per class , based on experience and performance
• Separate hourly rate for administrative duties
• Opportunity for a salaried position
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement
• Work in a supportive, inspiring studio environment

Why FitWise Pilates?

At FitWise Pilates , we’re more than just a studio—we’re a community grounded in wellness, movement, and continuous growth . Located in scenic Mill Valley, our studio offers an uplifting space where instructors feel supported, clients feel seen, and innovation in Pilates education flourishes.

Ready to Lead, Inspire, and Grow With Us?

Apply now and take the next step in your Pilates leadership journey at FitWise Pilates Mill Valley .