Job Description

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

Skills Required