Being a Pilates Teacher is a job like no other: it’s rewarding, satisfying, and never, ever boring!
As more and more people seek to reap the amazing benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle, Pilates Teachers and fitness instructors are in ever-growing demand.
Prospectus & Pricelist
Approach gyms or health clubs to teach Pilates classes
As a qualified Pilates Teacher, you will be able to work at a gym or health club as an employee, or as a freelance Pilates instructor. You will be able to have your own regular slot on a class timetable and teach to a variety of abilities and levels.Gyms and health clubs will have mats and equipment available for your use during teaching and all the hard work of marketing your classes will be done for you by the club, ensuring that paying members have access and information about their services. Working within a health club setting will also open further opportunities for cover work during holidays as you will be working as part of a team, there may even be the opportunity for one to one Pilates, training the private members within the facility. Classes generally schedule morning and evening and you will be paid by the hour.
Hire a studio and start your own private class
There are various options when searching for a premises to run your Pilates business from. You may decide to hire out community centres, church halls or school gyms in a variety of locations; targeting a wide audience. Hall hire costs vary between £10-£30 per hour depending upon size and location. Researching competitors to find a suitable location would ensure that you get the best start in launching your classes. This is a great way to offer your services to your local community and promote Pilates and wellbeing. Classes can run as a block booking or a course, or alternatively as a pay as you go class. There is the option of hiring just one venue on a regular basis and launching your own Pilates studio. This would give you the space to run a variety of classes and one to one sessions, from where you can build your clientele and develop your service offer.
We know that there are a lot of Pilates courses on the market and we want you to choose the right one for you. The role of a Pilates teacher is much more than turning up at a studio and teaching a group of people a series of Pilates exercises.
You could work with football or other sports clubs
Many high-profile sporting professionals are now embracing Pilates as part of their training regime. This has raised awareness and highlighted the benefits that Pilates can bring to compliment other exercise disciplines and sports. Many sports work through repetitive motion, working the same muscle groups over and over. Practicing Pilates will help to rebalance and work the muscles in symmetry, correcting muscular imbalances, enhancing the performance of the sport and guarding against injury. As more sporting professionals become aware of the magical qualities that Pilates can bring, this opens new opportunities for Pilates professionals to target sports clubs and offer their services. After all, you can’t play if you are injured!
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