Pilates / Yoga Coach

Founding Pilates / Yoga Coach (Full-Time)
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

We are hiring a Founding Pilates / Yoga Coach to deliver high-quality group classes that support mobility, stability, recovery, and movement quality within a performance-focused training environment.

This is a teaching-led, hands-on role designed to complement high-intensity training formats. The coach will help members restore, strengthen, and move efficiently between performance sessions, with a strong emphasis on longevity and balanced training.

As part of the founding coaching team, you will help establish early standards for movement and recovery delivery, working collaboratively with performance coaches. This role does not include department ownership, executive authority, or operational management at launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver small-group Yoga and/or Pilates classes (approximately 10–20 participants)

• Provide clear, confident instruction with strong attention to form, breath, and control

• Adapt class structure to support members with varied training backgrounds and goals

• Create a calm, inclusive, and purposeful studio environment

• Maintain alignment with a performance-first philosophy focused on movement quality, recovery, and longevity

• Collaborate closely with performance coaches to ensure programming alignment

• Participate in launch activities, community events, and early activations

Candidate Requirements

Mandatory

• Certification in Yoga (Yoga Alliance or equivalent) or Pilates (Mat and/or Reformer)

• Minimum 2 years of experience teaching group classes

• Strong communication skills and professional presence

• Genuine interest in mobility, recovery, and balanced performance training

• Willingness to teach consistently in a hands-on instructor role

• Comfortable working early mornings, evenings, and weekends

Preferred

• Certified in both Yoga and Pilates

• 5+ years of group teaching experience

• Experience in premium studios or hybrid training environments

• Bi/multilingual

• International coaching experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: AED 9,000 per month

• Class-based commission opportunities

• Personal training incentives (where applicable)

• Paid annual leave

• Visa sponsorship and medical insurance

• Relocation assistance for international hires

• Full access to training and recovery facilities

• Growth opportunities as the wellness offering scales