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Pilates Instructors

Pilates instructors direct, instruct, and guide groups in human movement exercises that do not require equipment.

Where You Might Work

Pilates instructors can expect to work in gyms and Pilates studios. Some instructors with a wealth of knowledge and multiple years of experience may be hired out during days to instruct sessions in professional/amateur sporting clubs or allied health facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Consulting with health professionals and personal trainers to develop Pilates sessions.
Delivering group Pilates classes in a safe and creative manner.
Demonstrating and teaching body movements and skills that can be utilised during a Pilates session.
Setting up and monitoring fitness equipment, ensuring that it is safe, clean, and in working condition.
Teaching and advising on the use of Pilates equipment.
Reporting injuries and preparing incident reports.
Assisting with member communications within each class.

The Attributes and Skills You Will Need

Pilates instructing requires different skills to succeed in the role. These attributes could include:

Good communication skills, both physically and verbally.
An ability to motivate clients so they can get the best out of themselves.
Able to work collaboratively and individually.
A willingness to upskill and learn new modalities.
Passionate about health and fitness.

Salary: the hourly salary of a Pilates Instructor ranges between $25 and $70, according to seek.com.au.

Qualifications

Below are the most common pathways to becoming a Pilates fitness instructor or Pilates method teacher.

Course/s	Potential Career Outcomes	Further Qualifications	Duration and/or Number of Units
Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT)	Allows jobseekers and students to become a Pilates instructor for healthy to low-risk clients in a broad range of contexts that are varied and non-routine.	n/a	n/a
Diploma of Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Instruction Method (10828NAT)	Allows jobseekers and students to become a Pilates Method Teacher for a broad range of contexts that are varied and non-routine.	Our partner, AUSactive, promotes continuing education via approved providers. For further details on the various professional development courses, visit AUSactive CEC courses.	n/a
Diploma of Contemporary Pilates Teaching Methodology (11053NAT)	As above	As above	As above

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