Pilates Instructor

My client a top rated high-end Female Saudi GYM founded in 2013 and spread across 3 branches in (Riyadh and Khobar) is currently looking for a Pilates Instructor based in Riyadh. Reporting to GM, you will be responsible of teaching and coaching groups and individuals in the Pilates Method. You will play a key role in helping Gym members successfully reach their fitness goals. Below more details:

• Instructs Pilates classes in individual and group settings with the ability to instruct using all Pilates apparatus and props.
• Maintains updated records and notes in client profiles, including relevant information regarding medical updates and health alerts, progress, challenges, and feedback.
• Has the ability to recognize limitations and respond to difficult situations, skillfully work in a self- motivated and independent way.
• Professionally; and responds promptly to client needs.
• Conducts self-assessments of strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development.
• Opportunities and continuously seeks opportunities to build knowledge and skills and shares expertise with other team members.
• Shows curiosity and desire to do relevant research and study when required in order to take care of clients’ needs.
• Continues to learn and acquire new skills by attending at least one continuing education course per calendar year.
• Proactively contributes to maintaining a clean and organized Gym.
• Attend Gym meetings, quarterly one-on-ones with management, and educational workshops.
• Ensure music, equipment and class program is set for each class that you are going to be instructing.
• Interact with clients during class training to ensure progress is monitored.
• Identify members with special considerations so that alternatives in the exercise routine can be offered.
• Get to know all clients by name and ensuring that class data is correct by confirming class registration.
• Introduce the class, workout, stimulus and scaling options for all members.
• Use a variety of methods to ensure the clients carry out the workout optimally and safely.
• Demonstrate all the needed exercises and proper use of machinery.
• Continue to stay active in coaching, motivating and engaging clients to ensure interest is maintained.

Client – Trainer Relationship:

• Be aware of the member Journey
• Follow and adhere to the gym floor/consultation standards
• Greet first time and existing clients and perform initial assessments (Coach consultation).
• Listen to client’s concerns; provide and address concerns accordingly.
• Provide a safe and fun environment for clients to ensure their loyalty.

General Accountabilities:

• Cover work shifts as per opening hours, special events and where business needs.
• Be available to cover shifts when other team members are on annual leave or other.
• Promote and sell in house products, events and classes.
• Proactively assess different ways in enhancing the member’s experience.
• Communicate and be aware of the appropriate way in reporting vacation requests and client feedback to the staff.

Organizational Leadership:

• Deliver excellent client service with the ability to anticipate and resolve problems diplomatically and categorically.
• Work closely with team members and focus groups of customers to ensure marketing standards are achieving set objectives.
• Inspire current and potential team members to be active within the fitness industry and be ambassadors of change.
• Define and relay fitness objectives to employees on a regular basis.

 KPI’s – Key Performance indicator:

• Delivery of the member Journey
• Number of class attendance and retention factor
• Achieving the monthly PT target.
• Meet personal training expectations

Qualifications:

• Passion for fitness.
• Professional Fitness Qualification equivalent to that of IFA Level 2 Gym instructing.
• Love of teaching.
• An empathetic nature and desired to help others.
• In depth knowledge of the human body and bio calyx through personal experience.
• The ability to lead a large class of students.
• Great communications skills.
• Pilates reformers instructor, matt and dance or bar or yoga would be an added advantage.
• Vast knowledge of group fitness trends.
• Excellent bilingual communication skills in Arabic and English, both oral and written.
• Positive and creative attitude.
• Confident and persuasive personality to assist in customer gain.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Result-driven.
• Proactive in continuing their education.
• Excellent team player.
• Strong ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously with moderate supervision.
• Display enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure to work within set schedules and deadlines.
• Keen attention to detail and excellent follow-through.
• Strive for high customer satisfaction experience.