CAREERS

NOW HIRING FITNESS &

WELLNESS INSTRUCTORS: 

  • Group and private Reformer and mat Pilates teachers

  • Group and private yoga, particularly restorative practices, Hatha, Vinyasa, and pre & post-natal yoga teachers

  • Children’s yoga teachers

  • Children’s dance and creative movement teachers

  • Adult beginner ballet teachers

  • Meditation teachers

About The Pearl:

Welcome to The Pearl, a multi-modality movement studio opening this Spring on City Island! We're on a mission to create a vibrant and inclusive space where people of all ages and fitness levels can come together to move, connect, and thrive.  The Pearl aims to be a community-driven haven that values exceptional classes, diversity, and environmental sustainability.

Qualifications:

  • Kindness, positivity and self-confidence

  • Experience in teaching group fitness classes, especially in a community-oriented setting

  • Enthusiasm for creating an inclusive and non-threatening atmosphere

  • Desire to build a successful business in an entrepreneurial environment

  • Focus on customer service, including professional and effective communication skills

  • Experience with studio management software and/or the ability to learn new systems

  • Ability to run, jump, walk, bend, balance, and perform upper and lower body weight bearing movements

  • Ability to effectively demonstrate all movements performed in classes

  • Must be well-versed in exercise modifications for all populations

  • Must have a legal right to work in the United States

  • Ability to teach a minimum of 4 hours a week

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Required: Valid certification in your respective field

  • Required: CPR Certification

  • Specialized certifications for children's classes, pre-natal, post-natal, meditation, or other relevant specialties are a plus

  • Group Fitness Certification a plus

Duties & Responsibilities:

Overall responsibilities will be to provide outstanding fitness classes, hospitality & service to our members and be able to make connections and teach with expertise & compassion.

  • Conduct small (6 - 12 student) group or private fitness classes in your respective modality

  • Develop and deliver safe, effective, and engaging workouts for participants

  • Provide modifications and adjustments to accommodate various fitness levels

  • Foster a sense of community within your classes, ensuring a welcoming environment for all

  • Maintain positive and open communication with participants

  • Arrive prior to class start time to prepare and set up the studio space, meet, greet, and acclimate new clients, tidy up studio after class

  • Assist with building studio revenue by promoting retail and membership sales and services

  • Maintain a clean and orderly workout environment

  • Attend team meetings and training sessions as required

Perks:

These positions pay a competitive base class rate, an additional per-head rate, and offer commission for new member sign-ups.

  • Competitive class pay

  • Non-teaching hours will be compensated at a lower rate

  • Be part of a dynamic and supportive team in a unique, community-focused environment

  • Free access to audit studio classes

  • 30% discount on products sold in studio

If you're passionate about fostering wellness, building community, and spreading the joy of movement, we want you on our team! Join The Pearl and be part of a movement that goes beyond the physical – it's about well-being, connection, and creating positive change. To apply, please send your resume, certifications, and a cover letter detailing your fitness philosophy and hours of availability to Wendy. We look forward to creating The Pearl family together!

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Applicants looking to work with children will be subject to a background check.  Thank you!