Head Instructor - Mat Pilates

Location: The Palm (East Coast, Singapore) | Type: Full-time | Availability: Minimum 5 days a week (including weekends and evenings)

Imagine working in a space designed for presence, growth, and balance.

At The Palm, movement and recovery aren’t offerings — they’re a lifestyle.

The Palm is a modern mat Pilates, Yoga and wellness studio that blends intentional movement with restorative recovery experiences. Our studio is rooted in calm, clarity, and connection — offering classes that centre mind and body through thoughtful instruction and recovery. We are looking for a confident and experienced Head Instructor to anchor our Pilates program and shape an elevated class experience for our community.

Role Overview

As Head Instructor, you will lead the design, execution, and quality assurance of all mat Pilates class offerings at The Palm. You will bring creativity, consistency, and anatomical expertise into a diverse range of classes (e.g., full-body, upper/lower body-focused, core strength, mobility). You’ll also manage the weekly class schedule, support instructor development, and ensure the overall safety, inclusivity, and impact of our programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and teach group mat Pilates classes with varied focus (upper body, lower body, core, mobility, breathwork, etc.)
• Design and manage the class schedule across weekdays and weekends
• Develop a progression plan for members across different experience levels
• Ensure a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating studio atmosphere
• Provide hands-on adjustments, cueing, and modifications suitable for all body types and fitness levels
• Mentor and onboard new instructors as the team grows
• Assist with hiring and training of instructors
• Collaborate with studio management on programming, community events, and recovery integration (e.g., stretching after sauna/ice bath use)
• Maintain studio safety protocols, including proper use of props and injury prevention
• Collect and respond to student feedback to maintain instructional excellence

Requirements

• Certification in Mat Pilates from a recognized training institution
• Proven experience teaching mat Pilates in a group setting
• Strong anatomical knowledge and ability to teach safe, alignment-based movement
• Ability to offer modifications, progressions, and alternatives for diverse abilities
• Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and motivational presence
• CPR/AED certification (we sponsor if not yet certified)
• Open availability for at least 5 days a week, including some evenings and weekends
• Background in physiotherapy, sports therapy, or movement sciences not a must, but a plus

Why Join The Palm?

• Work in a thoughtfully designed wellness space committed to your growth
• Be one of the founding instructors of our brand and part of a new, purpose-driven community focused on sustainable wellness
• Annual Leave: 18 days
• Salary Range: SGD3,500 - 4,000
• Medical Coverage: Up to SGD500 annually
• Enjoy access to our classes and full recovery amenities
• Leadership opportunity to shape the studio’s movement philosophy and grow a team
• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities tied to class performance and community engagement

This isn’t a 9-to-5.

It’s a chance to embody the lifestyle you teach — movement, recovery, and mindful living.

Want to grow with The Palm and lead with purpose?

Please email your CV, certifications, and a short note on why you’d be a great fit to [email protected] with the subject: Application – Head Instructor (Mat Pilates). Videos or demos are required.