Freelance GymBased HIIT Pilates Instructor

About the role

The GymBased HIIT Pilates Instructor delivers a fastpaced fullbody interval training class that blends reformer Pilates mat work and weighted exercises. This role requires strong grouptraining skills excellent time management and the ability to coach participants of varied abilities through a structured highintensity circuit format. The instructor ensures every class is safe motivating and aligned with the studios programming standards.

Availability Requirement
We are specifically looking for instructors who are available to teach during our peak trading times:

• Weekdays: 5:00pm 7:00pm
• Weekends: 12:00pm 1:00pm

Please only apply if you can commit to working during these peak hours.

Rate of Pay

This is a freelance position paid at 30 per hour.

Your responsibilities

Class Delivery

• Teach a 60minute GymBased HIIT Pilates class following the prescribed structure including:
• 10minute warmup using the standard 7exercise sequence.
• Three training blocks each consisting of 6 stations (2 reformer 2 mat 2 weights).
• 1minute work / 30second rest intervals repeated twice per block.
• Cooldown and mobility segment.
• Maintain strict adherence to class timing as the document states The class is very time sensitive so timings must be stuck to best as possible.
• Deliver clear demonstrations and concise explanations before each block.
• Ensure smooth participant rotation through stations in a clockwise format.

Programming & Exercise Selection

• Select appropriate movements for each block ensuring a balanced mix of lowerbody core and upperbody exercises.
• Choose equipment suitable for paired use (e.g. dumbbells kettlebells bands medicine balls).
• Avoid equipment not suited to the class format (e.g. barbells TRX CV machines).

Participant Management

• Welcome clients introduce the class format and create an encouraging environment.
• Offer progressions regressions and safe alternatives for varied ability levels.
• Identify when the class may be unsuitable for participants with significant injuries and redirect them to beginners classes or physiotherapy when appropriate.

Safety & Studio Standards

• Prepare the room before class: clear hazards set up 6 mats adjust aircon and start music.
• Write the session plan on the mirror/board during warmup.
• Ensure participants clean equipment and mats after class.
• Use appropriate cleaning tools (e.g. green gun for weights and reformers).
• Maintain a tidy safe training environment throughout.

Professional Conduct

• Uphold consistency in class delivery and warmup structure.
• Represent the studios values and contribute to a positive client experience.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding equipment needs class feedback or safety concerns.

What you will bring

Essential skills and qualifications

• Certification in Pilates fitness instruction or group training.
• Experience teaching highintensity or circuitbased classes.
• Strong understanding of Pilates reformer fundamentals.
• Ability to manage groups of mixed ability confidently.
• Excellent verbal communication and cueing skills.
• Strong timemanagement and organisational skills.

Preferred qualifications and background

• Experience teaching intervalbased Pilates or hybrid classes.
• Knowledge of functional movement patterns (squat hinge push pull rotation).
• Confidence working in both gym and reformer environments.

Class Format Summary

• Max participants: 6
• Stations: 6 (2 reformer 2 mat 2 weights)
• Structure: 3 blocks 3 exercises 1 min work / 30 sec rest (each block repeated twice)
• Warmup: Standardised 7exercise sequence
• Cooldown: Instructors choice covering legs back and upper body
• Total duration: 60 minutes

Why join Ten

Ten is Londons leading boutique provider of Pilates led integrated health and wellness. We bring together clinical excellence and client empowerment creating an environment where both clients and practitioners can thrive.

As a freelance Instructor at Ten you will enjoy the flexibility to manage your own schedule and cover with access to an established and engaged client base who value working with certified professionals.

You will have the freedom to work across our ten London studios supported by an easy to use app based system for class bookings and cover. You will also benefit from access to premium facilities a multidisciplinary team environment and ongoing opportunities for learning and development through CPD internal training and brand led education.