About the Company
ENQOR is a new modern Reformer Pilates in Wellington built for people who take their wellness seriously and want training that delivers real results. Our classes blend modern Pilates, athletic yoga, and intentional coaching to create movement that is precise, challenging, and grounding. We are not a fluff or vibe studio. We value form, clarity, and consistency. As we launch from the ground up, we are building a team culture centered on high standards, real community, and meaningful impact for every client who walks through the door.
About the Role
As our Founding Lead Instructor, you will set the tone for ENQOR from day one. You’re not just teaching classes; you’re helping build our method, shape our instructor team, and define the experience clients will come to know as our standard. This is a cornerstone role for someone who thrives in movement, leadership, and collaboration, and is excited to help build a high-performance yoga and Pilates studio from the ground up. You’ll report directly to the Studio Owner and must be available for evenings and weekends. Ideal candidates bring strong teaching experience, discipline, and a passion for creating something new.
Responsibilities
- Teach powerful, high-intensity Pilates classes that reflect Enqor’s athletic, precision-driven method.
- Deliver clear cueing, strong technical coaching, and safe progressions for all experience levels.
- Work closely with the Yoga Lead Instructor to build and evolve Enqor’s class formats, sequencing, and curriculum.
- Support the Yoga Lead Instructor in maintaining studio-wide teaching standards and consistency
- Ensure consistency and quality of programming across all instructors.
- Train, mentor, and develop new instructors to uphold Enqor’s coaching standards.
- Audit classes, provide constructive feedback, and support ongoing instructor performance.
- Manage instructor schedules, coordinate substitute coverage, and step in to teach when needed.
- Support instructor onboarding and offboarding with professionalism and clarity.
- Maintain a clean, organized studio and uphold equipment standards before and after every class.
- Represent Enqor at community events, partnerships, and studio promotions to help grow and strengthen the member community.
What We Will Need From You
- Availability for scheduled classes, instructor training, leadership duties, and weekday, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Consistent and reliable execution by arriving early, prepared, and modeling professionalism.
- Commitment to learning and upholding Enqor’s methodology and helping train the team in it.
- Ability to step in and cover classes when needed to maintain studio continuity.
- Active involvement in onboarding, training standards, and performance development.
- Clear and solution-oriented communication with ownership and the instructor team.
- Leadership that sets the tone for studio culture, accountability, and high standards.
Candidate Traits & Qualifications
- Preferred (not required): Reformer Pilates certification.
- 3+ years of teaching experience with a focus on Pilates.
- Strong understanding of anatomy, alignment, and injury-aware coaching.
- Experience mentoring or developing instructors in a studio setting.
- Ability to coach beginners and high-performers with clear, confident cues.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
- Professional reliability, strong communication, and a leadership mindset suited for a high-performance studio.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
- Pay: $2,300.00 - $2,800.00 per month
Benefits
- Complimentary classes and employee discounts
- Flexible and Priority scheduling
- Opportunities to influence programming, training philosophy, and studio standards
- Leadership growth as the studio expands, including potential for a future full-time role
- Invitations to community events, pop-ups, and brand activations
- A supportive, high-performance culture rooted in clarity, professionalism, and intelligent movement
Why Enqor
Here, your expertise matters. Your standards matter. Your leadership shapes the identity of a studio built for people who take their wellness seriously. This is your chance to build something real and to lead with intention from day one.
