Group Fitness Instructor

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About Us Be a part of the rapidly growing boutique fitness industry and join the Riser Fitness Studio Team! At Riser, we’re more than just workouts — we’re building a strong, supportive community where members and team members thrive. With over 80 locations, Riser Fitness is one of the nation’s largest and longest-standing multi-unit operators of the Club Pilates franchise system.

In-Studio Training + Teaching

Pay: $22/hr

Position Type: Part Time

Position Overview

Riser Fitness is seeking passionate and motivated fitness professionals to become Riser Pilates Trainers. This role provides hands-on experience, structured education, and personalized mentorship to prepare you to confidently lead Level 1 and 1.5 Pilates classes at Riser Fitness ran Club Pilates studios.

You'll develop a strong foundation in Pilates principles, cueing, class design, and safe instruction—all while gaining real-world teaching experience in a supportive, team-based environment.

• Current certification in a fitness, wellness, or health discipline (e.g., personal training, yoga, group fitness, dance, physical therapy, etc.)
• At least 2 years of experience teaching group fitness classes
• Understanding of movement mechanics, anatomy, and verbal cueing techniques
• Commitment to completing a full Mat and Reformer Pilates certification through an approved program*
• Requirements may vary based on cohort
• Must be available for in-person trainings that take place on the following dates:
  October 6th-8th, November 3rd, December 1st
• Must be available for calls that take place on the following dates:
  October 20th, November 17th, December 15th

• Training Components
• Attend 5 in-studio training days (additional days may be required)
• Participate in virtual education and mentorship sessions
• Complete practice hours:
  Observation 5–10 hours;
  Self-Practice 5–10 hours;
  Practice Teaching 10+ hours
• Assessment Requirements
• Pass a written exam (score of 85% or higher) covering cueing & flow structure, injury awareness & contraindications, core Pilates teaching principles
• Teach a portion of a Reformer Pilates class (minimum 5 participants), demonstrating effective pacing and transitions, use of PEACE RR cueing methodology, proper safety modifications and professionalism

• Must be available to regularly teach at least 8 in-studio classes per week at a Riser Fitness owned Club Pilates location

• Hands-on training and real teaching experience
• Career mentorship and growth opportunities
• A dynamic, inclusive, and supportive studio culture
• Pathway to full Pilates certification and long-term success

• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Pilates classes
• Room for advancement within Riser Fitness

• Personal Training Certifications
• NASM-CES, NASM-CPT
• ACE-CPT
• NSCA-CPT
• ACSM-CPT
• NCSF-CPT
• Cooper Institute CPT

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This description retains the content relevant to the Pilates Trainer role and related qualifications and does not include boilerplate or unrelated postings.