Lead Instructor MNTSTUDIO | Santa Clara
Elevate your career. Inspire a community. Lead with purpose.
Are you a passionate Pilates professional ready to lead, mentor, and make a lasting impact? MNTSTUDIO's first South Bay Location in Santa Clara is looking for a Certified Lead Instructor to join our growing team. This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role where your teaching expertise, team-building skills, and love of movement will shape not only client experiences-but the next generation of instructors.
What You’ll Do:
Inspire and Guide a High-Performing Team
• Oversee instructor scheduling and day-to-day team coordination across studios
• Ensure the substitution process is running smoothly with accountability
• Conduct class audits and performance reviews to support instructor growth and elevate quality
• Mentor and coach instructors, cultivating a supportive and collaborative studio culture
Lead and Teach with Intention
• Teach ~15 inspiring Reformer classes and private sessions each week, creating safe, empowering, and dynamic experiences for clients of all levels
• Set the tone for excellence through your energy, presence, and professionalism
• Step in as the primary substitute instructor when needed
• Be the embodiment and ambassador for MNT
Recruit, Train, and Develop Talent
• With our support, complete the MNTSTUDIO Reformer Certification Program and help train others in the MNTSTUDIO Signature Method
• Partner with our VP of Training & Head of Education to identify and onboard new instructors
• Lead our South Bay Instructor Mentorship Program, helping trainees grow into confident, skilled teachers
• Support the growth and execution of MNT’s Reformer Certification Program and Heated Mat Certification Program and other education initiatives
• Take initiative in outreach and recruitment for upcoming Teacher Trainings
Support Studio Operations
• Ensure all Pilates equipment is maintained and in excellent condition
• Step in as acting Studio Manager when needed to keep operations running seamlessly
• Support studio sales and marketing efforts including at times attending events on behalf of MNT
What We’re Looking For
- Certified Pilates Instructor with strong Reformer expertise
- Minimum 3 years of group teaching experience
- Proven leadership ability and a passion for mentorship
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
- Experience managing teams or teacher training programs a plus
- A growth mindset and commitment to education, wellness, and community
Compensation & Benefits
• Annual salary: $85,000
- Eligibility to enroll in company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement
• Supportive, inspiring studio environment where you can truly thrive
Why MNTSTUDIO Santa Clara?
At MNTSTUDIO in , we’re more than a studio - we’re a community built on connection, empowerment, and continuous growth. As we expand into our first South Bay location, our new space will serve as a vibrant sanctuary where instructors feel supported, clients feel seen, and education and innovation thrive side by side.
If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and grow with a team that moves with purpose, we’d love to meet you.
Apply now and take the next step in your Pilates leadership journey as part of our founding Santa Clara team.