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Head of Pilates
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الرياض, KSA
Full Time
Director
Onsite
2 weeks ago
Pilates instructionProgram developmentLeadershipCommercial awarenessMember retentionData analysis
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About the Role
A premium fitness business in Riyadh seeks an experienced Pilates leader to shape and elevate its Pilates offering. The role combines coaching, leadership, program development, and commercial responsibility to deliver an industry-leading member experience.
Key Skills for This Role
Pilates instructionProgram developmentLeadershipCommercial awarenessMember retentionData analysis
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of Pilates instructors, creating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
- Deliver regular education, workshops and coaching to ensure consistent teaching standards across all locations
- Develop and evolve the Pilates programme, introducing innovative concepts that drive engagement and retention
- Design class schedules based on attendance data, member feedback and business objectives
- Drive the performance of the private Pilates business, maximising utilisation, client retention and revenue
- Monitor key performance metrics and provide regular insights and recommendations to senior leadership
- Support day to day operation of the Pilates function, including scheduling, education planning and departmental initiatives
- Ensure studios and equipment are maintained to the highest standards with full compliance to health and safety procedures
- Deliver up to 25 hours per week of classes and private sessions alongside leadership and administrative responsibilities
Requirements
- Certified Pilates instructor (Polestar, BASI or equivalent)
- Minimum of seven years' professional Pilates instruction experience
- Previous experience within a luxury health club or private members' club environment
- Proven leadership experience with ability to coach, mentor and inspire instructors
- Strong commercial awareness with experience driving revenue and member retention
- Excellent understanding of contemporary Pilates practices, programming and industry trends
- Highly organized with excellent planning and communication skills
- CPR and First Aid qualified
- Fluent in English with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
Full Job Posting
Overview
- An exciting opportunity for an experienced Pilates leader to shape and elevate a premium Pilates offering across a high end fitness business.
- This role combines exceptional coaching with leadership, education, programme development and commercial responsibility.
The Company
- Our client is a premium health and wellness business renowned for delivering world class fitness experiences, outstanding service and an inspiring environment.
The Basics
- Salary: 20,000 SR per month (equivalent to ~4,000 GBP)
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Hours: Full time (20 coaching hours per week across mat and reformer + admin/leadership responsibilities)
- Relocation package: month 1 accommodation, flights and visa covered
The Role Leadership & Education
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of Pilates instructors, creating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Deliver regular education, workshops and coaching to ensure consistent teaching standards across all locations.
- Act as the subject matter expert for Pilates methodology, programming and best practice.
Programming + Member Experience
- Develop and evolve the Pilates programme, introducing innovative concepts that drive engagement and retention.
- Design class schedules based on attendance data, member feedback and business objectives.
- Maintain exceptional standards across all Pilates classes and private sessions through regular quality reviews and instructor feedback.
Commercial Performance
- Drive the performance of the private Pilates business, maximising utilisation, client retention and revenue.
- Identify opportunities to grow participation through effective scheduling, programming and member engagement.
- Monitor key performance metrics and provide regular insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
Operations
- Support the day to day operation of the Pilates function, including scheduling, education planning and departmental initiatives.
- Ensure studios and equipment are maintained to the highest standards, with full compliance to health and safety procedures.
- Work collaboratively with marketing, operations and leadership teams to promote Pilates programmes and support wider business objectives.
- Deliver up to 25 hours per week of classes and private sessions alongside leadership and administrative responsibilities.
The Person
- Certified Pilates instructor (Polestar, BASI or equivalent).
- Minimum of seven years' professional Pilates instruction experience.
- Previous experience within a luxury health club or private members' club environment.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor and inspire instructors.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience driving revenue and member retention.
- Excellent understanding of contemporary Pilates practices, programming and industry trends.
- Passionate about delivering exceptional member experiences.
- Highly organised with excellent planning and communication skills.
- Confident using data and feedback to improve performance and programme delivery.
- CPR and First Aid qualified.
- Fluent in English with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
Application Notes
- Your recruiter for this role is Charlotte Wood, Recruitment Consultant at a specialist fitness recruitment agency.
- Only applicants matching the strict criteria above will be contacted.
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