Job Details

PILATES TRAINER - Orange County
In-Studio Training + Teaching

Pay: $22/hr
Position Type: Part Time

About Us

Be a part of the rapidly growing boutique fitness industry and join the Riser Fitness Studio Team! At Riser, we're more than just workouts - we're building a strong, supportive community where members and team members thrive. With over 100 locations, Riser Fitness is one of the nation's largest and longest-standing multi-unit operators of the Club Pilates franchise system.

Position Overview

Riser Fitness is seeking passionate and motivated fitness professionals to become Riser Pilates Trainers. This role provides hands-on experience, structured education, and personalized mentorship to prepare you to confidently lead Level 1 and 1.5 Pilates classes at Riser Fitness run Club Pilates studios.

You'll develop a strong foundation in Pilates principles, cueing, class design, and safe instruction-all while gaining real-world teaching experience in a supportive, team-based environment.

What We're Looking For

Minimum Requirements

• Current certification in a fitness, wellness, or health discipline (e.g., personal training, yoga, group fitness, dance, physical therapy, etc.)

• At least 2 years of experience teaching group fitness classes

• Understanding of movement mechanics, anatomy, and verbal cueing techniques

• Commitment to completing a full Mat and Reformer Pilates certification through an approved program*

• October 20th-22nd
• November 17th
• December 15th

• October 13th
• November 3rd
• December 3rd
• January 5th

• Attend 5 in-studio training days (additional days may be required)

• Participate in virtual education and mentorship sessions

• Pass a written exam (score of 85% or higher) covering:

• Cueing & flow structure

• Injury awareness & contraindications

• Core Pilates teaching principles

• Teach a portion of a group Reformer Pilates class, demonstrating:
  
  • Effective pacing and transitions
  • Use of PEACE RR cueing methodology
  • Proper safety modifications and professionalism
  • Confident and engaging class delivery

• Must be available to regularly teach at least 8 in-studio classes per week at a Riser Fitness owned Club Pilates location

• Hands-on training and real teaching experience

• Career mentorship and growth opportunities

• A dynamic, inclusive, and supportive studio culture

• Pathway to full Pilates certification and long-term success

• Health Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

• Complimentary Pilates classes

• Room for advancement within Riser Fitness