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THE STUDIO - PARAKEET PILATES

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Parakeet Pilates is a privately owned, creative fitness boutique in Historic Downtown Long Grove, IL. We are seeking Certified Pilates and/or Group Fitness Instructors to join our small, collaborative team. We offer private Pilates training, specialized equipment classes for 1-4 people, Pilates Mat, and non-Pilates group fitness classes (strength training, dance, etc) for groups of 6. We're hoping to round out our class schedule with some fun and non-traditional group fitness opportunities, so if you have a methodology you love to teach, let us know! Jump in from the get-go and bring your unique talents to Downtown Long Grove!

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RESPONSIBILITIES INLCUDE

  • Maintaining a supportive, friendly, and outgoing presence at the studio

  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients and coworkers

  • Ability to work with clients of different ages and abilities

  • Pre-programming Pilates classes and private sessions to meet the unique needs of each client • Identifying contraindicated exercises for injuries and special populations

  • The ability to modify exercises as needed for varying fitness levels, injuries, or special populations

  • Ensuring arrival time allows for proper class setup, beginning class on time, ending on time, and resetting the studio to its original state after class has ended

  • Maintaining a clean and orderly studio area

  • Regular equipment safety checks and immediate reporting to management when repairs are needed

  • Teaching classes as scheduled and notifying management in advance when conflicts arise for scheduled classes

  • Some knowledge of Momence scheduling software for client check-in, retail purchases, and managing instructor availability (Parakeet will provide training)

  • Ability to innovate, collaborate, and explore creative fitness ideas to foster engaging client experiences

  • Teaching within the Scope of Practice.

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma or GED • Nationally recognized certification in both or either

  • Pilates Mat and/or Apparatus (for teaching Pilates classes)

  • Group Fitness or Personal Training (for non-Pilates classes)

  • Maintains industry certification in good standing and meets continuing education requirements

  • Strong customer service and communication skills

  • Experience with managing online scheduling and retail software, or willingness to learn

  • Ability to open and close the studio with confidence

  • Minimum 1-year studio teaching experience preferred

  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (Parakeet will provide)

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OTHER DETAILS

  • Compensation: Negotiable Upon Inquiry

  • Pay Type: Independent Contractor

  • Schedule: Flexible - WEEKDAY/WEEKEND MORNING AND EVENING CLASS BLOCKS AVAILABLE AS WELL AS PRIVATE AND DUET sessions per your availability

  • Start Date: Open

  • To apply, contact Amanda here > or by cell (702.400.0762) - Thank you!

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