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Personal Trainer & Private Pilates Instructor

Chelsea Piers
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Apr 2026
💰 $158,000/yr($82,000/yr$158,000/yr)

About the role

Job DetailsJob Location: Chelsea Piers Fitness - All New York City Locations - New York, NY 10011Salary Range: $41.80 - $79.76 HourlyThe Opportunity:  

At Chelsea Piers, you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Our careers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences.  

Chelsea Piers Fitness – Flatiron:  

Our Flatiron location is a brand-new 60,000 sq-ft facility in the magnificent One Madison building. The club will feature studio-quality fitness programming, comprehensive personal training services, communal work, and social spaces, including a 5,000 sq-ft member lounge, artisanal food offerings, and a year-round calendar of social and cultural events reflecting the ethos of our neighborhood. Chelsea Piers Fitness is designed to inspire and reflect the creative needs of its members as they build toward achieving their fitness goals.  

Flatiron has a state-of-the-arc Pilates Reformer studio equipped with six Merrithew reformers and will be available for private sessions and group classes. We are looking for experienced Pilates Instructors to join our Personal Training department and build out their book of 1:1 clients. Opportunity to teach group classes 

This is a unique opportunity to join our Flatiron founding team at the newest Chelsea Piers Fitness location in the heart of Manhattan.  QualificationsRole & Responsibilities:

As a Pilates Instructor, you will be responsible for delivering customer service in line with our Chelsea Piers Standards of Excellence.   

The responsibilities and duties described here represent those an employee must perform. This is not a comprehensive list, and other duties may be assigned.    


Conduct fitness consultations for new clients including pre-participation screening and goal setting in order to recommend Pilates training programs properly 


Develop safe, professional and comprehensive Pilates training programs to ensure clients are satisfied with their workout program and remain motivated to attain their personal fitness goals 


Monitor and instruct clients during private and group Pilates training sessions on the safe and effective use of the equipment 


Develops and maintain a Pilates client base 


Promote and sell Pilates training programs, Personal Training, and Group Fitness classes to members 


Responsible for achieving or exceeding monthly revenue and session goals 


Complete all administrative requirements associated with each client’s fitness plan 


Maintain the cleanliness of the Pilates studio 


Remain current on certifications and new trends in the industry 

Qualifications: 


Minimum of 450-hours of Pilates education through an approved certification program 


Trainings: STOTT Training is preferred but Balanced Body or Kane School are accepted 


Comprehensive certifications in Mat, Reformer, Chair, Cadillac, Barrel and Spin Corrector 


2 years of experience, preferred 


Must remain current on certifications and new trends in the industry 


Excellent verbal and written communication skills 


Superior customer service skills; excellent and clear communication skills, both verbal and written; strong organizational skills and attention to detail 


Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel 


Must be able to lift 30 to 45 pounds or appropriate weight to lead sessions

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