Instructor Assistant Jobs in Runnells, IA (NOW HIRING)

Are you a positive, energetic person with a passion for health, wellness, and building community? Seeking a meaningful career that positively impact the lives of those around you?  

If so, you could be an amazing fit for the community at Club Pilates!

We are currently looking for instructors who are confident working with clients of all fitness levels and committed to delivering challenging, fitness-based Pilates classes in a safe and supportive environment.

Club Pilates Des Moines is a locally owned small business, and we’re growing! We currently have studios in Ankeny, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Waukee, and soon Ingersoll.

As our business grows, so do the opportunities and benefits — allowing Pilates to become a true career path. In addition to competitive pay, we offer quarterly bonuses, a 401(k) with company match, continuing education opportunities, employee membership, and opportunities for advancement. This is a W-2 employee position, not an independent contractor role.

ABOUT CLUB PILATES

Founded in 2007, Club Pilates is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing Pilates franchise, with more than 1,500 locations across five countries.

Club Pilates stays true to Joseph Pilates’ original Reformer-based Contrology Method while modernizing the experience through group practice and state-of-the-art equipment. We provide high-quality, life-changing training at an accessible price point.

Our classes are full-body workouts taught on the Pilates reformer in a fun, modern Pilates environment. We utilize Balanced Body reformers, springboards, EXO chairs, and complementary equipment. Instructors may also choose to teach private sessions in our fully equipped private training rooms featuring Cadillac/Reformer equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor and excellent customer service
• Lead group classes of up to 12 clients effectively and safely
• Clearly communicate movement directions and exercise cues
• Support clients in improving overall health, posture, strength, and muscle tone
• Provide modifications and progressions to accommodate individual client needs
• Incorporate props and modalities such as TRX, Barre, and Trigger Point into class programming
• Stay current with developments in the fitness and Pilates industries
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining studio equipment and spaces
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Demonstrate and assist with exercises requiring bending and lifting
• Complete additional duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal Comprehensive Certified Pilates Instructors will have:

• 3–12 months of experience teaching group reformer classes preferred
• Comprehensive Pilates Certification through programs such as STOTT, Balanced Body, Peak Pilates, or Club Pilates

Minimum Qualifications for Apprentice Instructors:

• 250+ hours of comprehensive training completed
• All reformer and mat coursework completed
• Enrollment in or completion of a Comprehensive Pilates Training Program such as STOTT, Balanced Body, Peak Pilates, or Club Pilates

Already a certified Pilates instructor? We’d love to connect — please send us your resume!

NOT YET CERTIFIED?

Join our Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program!

Our next in-studio training days begin September 18, 2026. To get ahead, you may begin coursework immediately upon enrollment.  The Club Pilates Teacher Training Programs offer hybrid learning with in-person studio days, independent study, and online coursework. Participants receive access to proprietary educational materials and use of the host studio facility for one year from the date of their first in-studio training day.

PROGRAM OPTIONS

• 450-Hour Comprehensive Teacher Training — 12 in-person learning days
• 265-Hour CORE Teacher Training — 7 in-person learning days

The Pilates Teacher Training Program is a tuition-based educational program. We offer payment plans, scholarship opportunities, and industry experience discounts.  Apply to this posting and tell us a little about yourself — we would love to answer your questions and help you begin a new career path in Pilates!

OUR UNIQUE ADVANTAGES

• Resume-Ready Certification: Earn a nationally recognized certification you can confidently list on your resume — not a proprietary credential limited to one studio or brand.
• Real Teaching Experience: Gain hands-on teaching experience throughout your training so you graduate feeling prepared and confident, not just certified.
• Career Placement Support: We don’t just train instructors — we help launch careers through mentorship, guidance, and placement support.
• Strong, Supportive Community:  Join a connected and encouraging community that continues long after graduation.
• Flexible Learning Format:  Our hybrid structure is designed for real life, allowing you to balance training with work, family, and personal commitments.

Club Pilates Teacher Training fulfills global industry standards for Pilates instructor education.

For additional Teacher Training details, apply directly through this posting or visit: https://www.clubpilates.com/teachertraining/urbanloop-fall

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

As with all Pilates Instructor Certification Programs, Teacher Training tuition is paid by the trainee. The certification belongs to the instructor individually, giving graduates the freedom to take their Pilates career wherever they choose.

The apprenticeship is a unique opportunity to begin working as an Apprentice Instructor within multiple Club Pilates locations throughout the Des Moines metro while completing your certification.

Because of the competitive Apprentice pay structure, many trainees are able to recoup the cost of tuition within just a few months of teaching while working toward full certification, at which time pay opportunities increase further.

INSTRUCTOR COMPENSATION

• $35–$65 per hour
• Weekend shift differential
• Weekend bonuses
• Quarterly bonuses

BENEFITS

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive hourly pay
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• 401(k) plan
• 401(k) company match
• Employee membership
• Opportunities for advancement

SCHEDULE

• Choose your own hours
• In-person instruction

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 1 year teaching experience preferred
• 1 year group fitness experience preferred

Questions? Please reach out to Kamy at jordancreekdm@clubpilates.com.