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Join our team of experienced and compassionate instructors! We're hiring to meet strong demand at the only classical Pilates studio in the North Loop in downtown Minneapolis.

Join the team that's changing lives every day

At Purposeful Pilates, we believe in making Pilates available to people of all ages, body types, and physical abilities. Our clients get results and stay engaged year over year because we help them commit to a consistent weekly practice and build community within our classes. Our mission is to help everyone move with ease in a motivating, fun, and accepting environment.

We are looking for Pilates instructors for a flexible, independent contractor role to join our growing staff at our in-demand studio in downtown Minneapolis. We opened in October 2021 in the historic Itasca building, with a large demand for classes and private lessons in the popular North Loop neighborhood.

We are looking for instructors with excellent client communication skills who are dedicated to our mission of helping our clients move with ease. Instructors are paid on a commission basis ranging from $28 to $75 per hour.

Please review the qualifications below. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates who do not necessarily have all of these qualifications but have sufficient experience and talent that fit with our culture.

An instructor working with a client at Purposeful Pilates

Pilates instructor qualifications

Pilates teaching approach

  • Teaches group Pilates classes (maximum 6 individuals) and private Pilates lessons.
  • Conducts group classes or private lessons on all Pilates equipment, including the reformer, chair, tower, and mat.
  • Is comprehensively certified to teach all levels.
  • 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 of the equipment.

Client relations services

  • Creates comprehensive and individualized client fitness plans and documents all aspects of client programming.
  • Builds creative group class programming.
  • Schedules and reconciles client attendance.
  • Conducts fitness consultations for new clients, including goal setting to assess and recommend a Pilates training program.
  • Maintains a well-kept studio for optimal client experience.
  • Provides outstanding client-focused communications and service.

Education and certification

  • 150 to 400 hours comprehensive Pilates certificate (minimum education to include: mat, reformer, tower, chair).
  • Experience in Pilates program design.
  • A minimum of one year of group and private Pilates instruction experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with all ages and special populations is preferred.
  • Remains current on credentials and continuing education.
  • Adult CPR certified.
  • High school diploma or GED.

Reach out to apply or learn more

Email Danielle Linneweber (Owner) at danielle@purposefulpilatesmn.com, or call her at 612-220-7595.

Email DanielleCall 612-220-7595