JETSET on the Mat Instructor

About the role

JETSET On the Mat Instructor is a hands-on role focused on delivering high-impact, live fitness classes. You own the complete in-person journey for a 50-minute mat-based workout from the first greeting to the final stretch. This position requires you to design and lead classes that seamlessly blend strength, endurance, and Pilates-inspired flow in a dynamic studio setting. You will guide participants of all fitness levels, ensuring their safety and effectiveness through attentive observation, precise cues, and clear communication. The role demands a high level of energy, the ability to motivate a group, and the skill to build a strong community connection within the JETSET environment. You are responsible for creating a space where participants leave feeling challenged, supported, and eager to return.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Design and execute flowing workout sequences that integrate strength training with endurance challenges for a 50-minute mat class.
• Maintain precise instructional pacing to keep the class on schedule while ensuring participants remain engaged and motivated throughout.
• Read the room continuously, adjusting your cues and teaching style in real-time so every participant feels supported and appropriately challenged.
• Provide creative modifications that allow beginners and advanced exercisers to coexist in the same class without breaking continuity or intensity.
• Prepare the studio space efficiently, arranging equipment to facilitate smooth transitions between exercises and optimize the workout environment.
• Communicate with high energy during the class to sustain momentum and encourage consistent effort from every participant in the group.
• Collaborate with front desk staff to verify scheduling and room readiness before each session begins, ensuring a seamless start.
• Monitor the clock carefully, tracking timing cues to ensure the workout concludes precisely within the designated class window.
• Demonstrate exercises clearly and adjust options on the fly, adapting to different bodies while preserving the rhythm and intensity of the session.
• Document attendance and collect feedback after class to help management analyze engagement and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain a clean and organized studio space post-class, ensuring equipment is reset and ready for the next session.
• Support the studio mission by embodying the JETSET values of energy, community, and movement excellence in every interaction.
• Build rapport with regular clients, recognizing their goals and progress to create a personalized and welcoming experience.
• Act as a role model for safety and form, providing clear instructions that minimize risk and maximize results for all participants.

Requirements

• Hold a current certification in Pilates instruction or a closely related discipline recognized by the industry.
• Possess three years of experience leading group exercise classes in live, in-person settings with diverse participants.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of exercise modification to adapt moves for different bodies while preserving workout intensity.
• Show the ability to demonstrate exercises clearly and adjust options instantly without disrupting the rhythm of the session.
• Exhibit reliability by arriving early to set up the studio and staying after class to assist with basic tidying and equipment checks.
• Maintain strong communication skills to convey cues effectively and ensure participant safety and engagement at all times.
• Commit to upholding the standards and values of the JETSET studio in every interaction with clients and colleagues.
• Be physically capable of performing the exercises you teach and demonstrating proper form with precision and energy.

Nice to have

• Experience teaching in a fast-paced boutique studio environment with energetic music and a lively atmosphere.
• Familiarity with helping clients connect breath with movement during mat-based exercise to enhance mind-body awareness.
• A comfort level with the energy and pace of a bustling fitness floor where quick transitions and high motivation are essential.

Practical notes

This job description is intended to convey the essential functions of the role and may be updated as needed.