Pilates Trainer

Minimum Requirements

PILATES TRAINER - Portland Area

In-Studio Training + Teaching

Pay: $22/hr

Position Type: Part Time

Riser Fitness is seeking passionate and motivated fitness professionals to become Riser Pilates Trainers. This role provides hands-on experience, structured education, and personalized mentorship to prepare you to confidently lead Level 1 and 1.5 Pilates classes at Riser Fitness ran Club Pilates studios.

You'll develop a strong foundation in Pilates principles, cueing, class design, and safe instruction—all while gaining real-world teaching experience in a supportive, team-based environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Current certification in a fitness, wellness, or health discipline (e.g., personal training, yoga, group fitness, dance, physical therapy, etc.)
• At least 2 years of experience teaching group fitness classes
• Understanding of movement mechanics, anatomy, and verbal cueing techniques
• Commitment to completing a full Mat and Reformer Pilates certification through an approved program*

* Requirements may vary based on cohort

Must be available for in-person trainings that take place on the following dates:

• October 20th-22nd
• November 17th
• December 15th

Must be available for calls that take place on the following dates:

• November 3rd
• December 3rd

• 1) Training Components

• Attend 5 in-studio training days (additional days may be required)

• Participate in virtual education and mentorship sessions

• Complete the following practice hours:

• Observation: 5–10 hours

• Self-Practice: 5–10 hours

• Practice Teaching: 10+ hours

• 2) Assessment Requirements

• Pass a written exam (score of 85% or higher) covering:

• Cueing & flow structure

• Injury awareness & contraindications

• Core Pilates teaching principles

• Teach a portion of a Reformer Pilates class (minimum 5 participants), demonstrating:

• Effective pacing and transitions

• Use of PEACE RR cueing methodology

• Proper safety modifications and professionalism

• Confident and engaging class delivery

• Must be available to regularly teach at least 8 in-studio classes per week at a Riser Fitness owned Club Pilates location

• Hands-on training and real teaching experience

• Career mentorship and growth opportunities

• A dynamic, inclusive, and supportive studio culture

• Pathway to full Pilates certification and long-term success

• Health Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

• Complimentary Pilates classes

• Room for advancement within Riser Fitness

• Personal Training Certifications

• NASM-CES (corrective exercise spec.) or PES (performance exercise spec.)– National Academy of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer

• ACE-CPT – American Council on Exercise, Certified Personal Trainer

• NSCA-CPT, CSPS, CSCS – National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Personal Trainer

• ACSM-CPT – American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer

• NCSF-CPT – National Council on Strength and Fitness, Certified Personal Trainer

• Cooper Institute CPT

• General Yoga Certifications

• RYT 200 – Registered Yoga Teacher, 200-Hour (Yoga Alliance)

• RYT 500 – Registered Yoga Teacher, 500-Hour (Yoga Alliance)

• E-RYT 200/500 – Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance)

• YACEP – Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider

• Yoga Fit Certification – Levels 1–5 and specialty tracks (e.g., Seniors, Prenatal)

• Core Power Yoga Teacher Training (200hr, 300hr)

• Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Authorization/Certification (KPJAYI or Sharath Yoga Centre)

• Jivamukti Yoga Certification

• Bikram Yoga Teacher Training Certificate

• Yin Yoga Certification – Often offered as CEUs

• Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Certification (RPYT) – Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher

• Dance Teaching Certifications

• RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) Teaching Certificate

• ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) – Ballet, Modern, Tap

• Cecchetti Method Certification

• ABT (American Ballet Theatre) National Training Curriculum

• Dance Educators of America (DEA) Certification

• Dance Masters of America (DMA) Certification

• Acrobatic Arts Certification

• Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Certification

• Zena Rommett Floor-Barre Certification

• National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) Teaching Certificate

• Bolshoi Ballet Academy Teacher Training Program

• Broadway Dance Center Teacher Training Program

• Groove Method Teacher Certification

• Zumba Instructor Certification – Technically a dance fitness format, but widely used in dance environments