Superior Pilates is a classical studio built on precision, integrity, and consistency. We are committed to creating a professional and supportive environment for both clients and instructors. We look for individuals who take pride in their craft, value reliability, and are ready to contribute meaningfully to a disciplined and elevated studio culture.

Pilates Instructor – Professional & Youth Athlete Focus
Superior Pilates | Lake Forest, IL

Superior Pilates is seeking an experienced and dynamic Pilates Instructor to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a teacher who is confident working with both youth athletes and professional-level performers, and who is committed to delivering precise, high-performance training in a classical Pilates environment.

We are expanding our specialty athlete programming and are looking for an instructor who can commit to consistent evening and weekend availability.

About Us

Superior Pilates is a classical Pilates studio serving a diverse and driven clientele, including competitive youth athletes, collegiate athletes, and professional players across major sports organizations. Our work emphasizes movement quality, core control, flexibility, injury prevention, and performance longevity. We are known for thoughtful programming, technical precision, and a strong results-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Teach private sessions, duet sessions, and small group classes

• Develop individualized programming for youth, collegiate, and professional athletes

• Assess movement patterns, imbalances, and sport-specific needs

• Support injury prevention and post-rehabilitation strengthening

• Collaborate with studio leadership on athlete-focused program development

• Maintain detailed client notes and progression plans

• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, punctuality, and studio presentation

Qualifications

• Comprehensive Pilates certification (minimum 450-hour training; classical background preferred)

• Experience working with athletes strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of biomechanics and functional movement

• Ability to confidently manage both high-level performers and younger developing athletes

• Comfortable communicating with parents, trainers, and agents when appropriate

• Professional, grounded presence with strong verbal cueing skills

Availability

• Evening availability

• Weekend availability

• Willingness to build and maintain a regular client schedule

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is technically strong, calm under pressure, and excited to work with driven, performance-focused clients. They are passionate about movement, understand the discipline required in competitive athletics, and can meet clients with both rigor and refinement.