Lead Pilates Instructor

Job Description

What if your next teaching role wasn’t just about leading classes — but about shaping the future of a brand-new studio? Solterra Wellness Club, opening in Polaris in January 2026, is a boutique wellness destination designed around Pilates, yoga, and community connection. As our Lead Instructor, you’ll play a key role in building something extraordinary from the ground up.

As our Lead Pilates & Yoga Instructor, you will oversee the consistency, quality, and integrity of our Pilates and yoga programming. You’ll teach, coach, mentor, and inspire both clients and instructors while cultivating an exceptional member experience.

What We Offer:

Founding team role in a premium wellness studio

Per-class pay + profit sharing

Growth incentive bonuses tied to studio success

Long-term leadership opportunity as the brand expands

Input into programming, operations, and culture

Flexible schedule and training & development opportunities

Wellness resources (studio amenities, recovery equipment, and classes)

Employee discounts on retail and café items

Responsibilities:

Lead private and group Pilates (Mat & Reformer) and Yoga sessions.

Mentor, coach, and evaluate instructors to maintain program quality and consistency.

Collaborate on program development, scheduling, and special events.

Drive client acquisition and retention through exceptional instruction and engagement.

Serve as a founding ambassador of the Solterra Wellness Club brand, influencing studio culture and operations.

Qualifications:

Classical Pilates certification (Balanced Body, Merrithew/Stott, Romana’s, or equivalent).

Studio will be using 12 tall Balanced Body Allegro 2 reformers with towers

Mat + Reformer required; additional apparatus a bonus.

Yoga certification preferred.

2–3 years of professional teaching experience in Pilates and/or Yoga.

Strong communication and leadership presence.

Experience (or interest) in mentoring instructors.

Bonus: background in meditation, functional wellness, or mindfulness coaching.

Compensation:

Per-Class Pay: $35–$45 per scheduled class (based on experience and certifications) with Attendance Bonuses

Coaching/Mentoring Pay: Additional compensation for instructor mentoring and evaluations

Growth Incentives: Quarterly bonuses tied to membership expansion, client retention, and program development

Profit Sharing: Eligible for our 10% profit-sharing program

For reference, this hourly rate equates to approximately $60,000 – $90,000 annually for instructors working 30–40 hours per week, with further upside through profit sharing and bonuses.

About Solterra Wellness Club

Solterra Wellness Club is developing an exceptional wellness studio in the heart of Polaris. Our flagship location, opening in January 2026, will combine premium group fitness, targeted wellness treatments, and a juice & coffee bar under one thoughtfully designed roof.

Our mission is to elevate wellness into a daily ritual through movement, mindfulness, and nourishment. Backed by a leadership team with decades of experience in entrepreneurship, fitness, design, and wellness operations, we’re committed to building a culture-first business with high standards and high purpose.

If you’re ready to be more than an instructor — and want to build something meaningful from the ground up — we want to meet you!

Location: Polaris, OH (Galaxy at Polaris)

Target Opening: January 2026

Full-time