Join Our Founding Team
Avanti Athletics is a boutique movement studio opening in North Burnaby, offering Reformer Pilates, Heated & Non-Heated Mat Pilates, Heated & Non-Heated Yoga, and Physiotherapy under one roof.
We're looking for passionate and experienced Pilates Instructors (Reformer and/or Mat) and Yoga Instructors to join our founding team. Whether you specialize in Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, Yoga, or multiple disciplines, you'll play an important role in creating an exceptional member experience while helping build a welcoming and supportive community from day one.
What You'll Do
- Deliver engaging, safe, and effective classes in your area(s) of certification and expertise.
- Teach Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, Yoga, or a combination of these modalities.
- Confidently instruct clients of all fitness levels, including beginners and those requiring exercise modifications.
- Create a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating environment for every member.
- Provide appropriate exercise progressions and regressions to meet individual needs.
- Maintain a high standard of professionalism, safety, and client care.
- Work collaboratively with our physiotherapists and instructor team.
- Contribute to a positive studio culture and exceptional member experience.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should possess qualifications relevant to the disciplines they teach:
- Comprehensive Pilates certification covering Mat and/or Reformer Pilates, and/or a minimum 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (RYT-200 or equivalent).
- Minimum 1 year of teaching experience in Pilates and/or Yoga.
- Comfortable teaching clients of all abilities, including beginners and special populations.
- Comfortable teaching heated and/or non-heated classes, depending on your area(s) of instruction.
- Strong understanding of movement mechanics, exercise progression, and safe cueing.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain prior to starting).
- Professional liability insurance (or willingness to obtain).
- Availability to teach morning, evening, and/or weekend classes.
Preferred Qualifications
The following are considered assets:
- Cadillac (Trapeze Table) certification.
- Personal Training certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, CanFitPro, or equivalent).
- Experience teaching Pre & Postnatal Pilates and/or Yoga.
- Clinical Pilates or rehabilitation experience.
- Background in kinesiology, physiotherapy, athletic therapy, or another allied health profession.
- Experience working with older adults, injury rehabilitation, or other special populations.
What We Offer
- Competitive per-class compensation based on experience and certifications.
- Flexible scheduling with morning, evening, and weekend teaching opportunities.
- Complimentary access to all Avanti Athletics classes, including Reformer Pilates, Heated & Non-Heated Mat Pilates, and Yoga.
- Premium Balanced Body Allegro 2 Reformers.
- A beautiful boutique studio with dedicated Reformer, Heated Mat, and Physiotherapy spaces.
- Ongoing mentorship and professional development alongside experienced physiotherapists and movement professionals.
- Opportunities to grow your schedule and career as the studio expands.
- A collaborative, supportive culture focused on movement excellence and community.
How to Apply
Please submit the requirements below to [email protected] for our review:
- Resume
- Relevant Pilates and/or Yoga certifications
- Current teaching availability
- A brief cover letter introducing yourself and your teaching philosophy
Whether you're an experienced Pilates instructor, a passionate Yoga teacher, or someone who teaches across multiple disciplines, we'd love to hear from you and explore how you can become part of the Avanti Athletics founding team.
Pay: $40.00-$65.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
