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Pilates Instructors, Gold Coast

Part-time

Equinox

Chicago, ILPart-time$45–62/hrSeen 1mo agoStill listed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$45–62/hr
Location
Chicago, IL
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Pilates Certification(s)

Job overview

Equinox seeks a Pilates Instructor to develop safe, comprehensive training programs, conduct assessments, lead private and group sessions, and deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining studio cleanliness and collaborating across club departments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Pilates ApparatusCustomer ServiceStandingSquattingBendingReachingPushingPullingSpotting Clients

Qualifications

400 Hours Pilates EducationValid Pilates Certification(S)Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program Completion

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Company Description

WHO WE ARE Equinox is a category of one, setting the global standard for luxury health, wellness, and hospitality. Our spaces are intentionally elevated, our standards uncompromising, and our expectations high. We attract people who take pride in excellence, care deeply about quality, and want to be part of something that feels different the moment you walk through the door.

We are builders, operators, and innovators who believe great environments and meaningful human connection change lives. Diversity, belonging, and ownership aren’t slogans here, they’re how we work. At Equinox, colleagues don’t just support the business; they shape the future of wellness. Because for us, it’s not fitness. It’s life.WHAT WE DO We create premium, immersive experiences where performance, hospitality, design, and human connection converge—and every detail matters. This is not a traditional fitness environment. It is a place where high standards, accountability, and pride in craft define the work.

Fueled by an entrepreneurial mindset, we trust our people with real responsibility and real impact. Growth is earned through action, learning is hands‑on, and careers are built by those who want to operate at the highest level. At Equinox, we don’t just offer opportunities—we offer long‑term pathways for people who want to do meaningful work in an environment that expects more and delivers more. Job Description

As an Equinox Pilates Instructor, your career becomes an empowered lifestyle founded on maximizing both your personal and client potential. Under the guidance of a dedicated Pilates manager, you will develop and refine an approach to programming, education, and business development that ensures your Pilates Instructor career is as unlimited as your passion. Secure a stronger future and help us redefine the science of fitness and the art of living. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM:

  • Develop a safe, professional, comprehensive Pilates training program for each client to ensure they attain their goals and remain motivated to continue progress
  • Conduct initial client’s complimentary assessment and goal setting to be able to recommend a Pilates training program
  • Instruct both private, duet sessions, and semi-private sessions
  • Work with Pilates Manager to build your book of business through our member base and ensure your success
  • Complete all administrative requirements associated with client management
  • Collaborate with other departments in the club to ensure members have a well-rounded experience
  • Provide excellent customer service to all Equinox members and guests
  • Strive to have consistent & frequent client activity to help them achieve results + goals
  • Participate in ongoing training and development
  • Maintain studio and equipment cleanliness

Qualifications

  • Test out and completion from a Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training program or completion of certification on all Pilates apparatus including mat, reformer, cadillac/trapeze, wunda chair, high or combo chair, and barrels
  • A minimum of 400 hours of Pilates education must be completed through a Pilates certification program
  • Applicants must be able to provide a valid copy of their Pilates certification(s)
  • Exceptional customer service skills

Essential Physical Requirements:

  • Standing, sitting, and walking
  • Squatting, bending, and reaching
  • Pushing, pulling, ability to safely spot and correct clients during session

AS A PILATES INSTRUCTOR OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:

  • Compensation for time spent in internal Pilates continuing education and business development to support your growth as a Pilates Instructor and professional
  • Access to our company discounts with various certifying bodies and countless free continuing education Pilates workshops
  • Bonus opportunities for eligible instructors
  • Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k benefits within the first month of employment for full-time employees
  • Pathway to Pilates management opportunities and Pilates Educator opportunities

Pay Transparency: $45hr. - $62hr. /per session, $17.05/hr. (non-session work); ability to earn additional incentive bonuses

Additional Information

AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:

  • We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
  • Complimentary Club membership
  • Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department. Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at https://careers.equinox.com/ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.

How this job compares

Set against the 459 open Fitness Instructor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$45–62/hr
  • US median$22–26/hr230 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $53.50/hr, is 113% above the US median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the top quarter of Fitness Instructor hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 16 open Fitness Instructor jobs in Illinois and 459 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Fitness Instructor postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (132 postings).
Education
25 of the 459 open Fitness Instructor jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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