Pilates Instructor - Mat

About Puppy Sphere:

Welcome to Puppy Sphere, we are a high-growth startup redefining the wellness category through puppy therapy! We’re on a mission to bring people together in welcoming spaces where the gentle power of puppies helps them slow down, boost their mood, and return again and again.

 

As North America’s original puppy yoga company, we’ve built a community of over 400,000 people, making puppy therapy part of their everyday wellbeing ritual. We’ve partnered with global brands including the NBA, TikTok, and Google to bring the gentle power of puppies to even more workplaces, events, and communities!

 

If you’re excited by growth, impact and care deeply about people, animals, and raising the bar in everything you do - we’d love to hear from you!

Job Description:

This is a contractor role based in New York for the position of Pilates (mat) Instructor at Puppy Sphere. We’re looking for a confident, experienced instructor who is passionate about delivering high-quality, fitness-first classes and creating a welcoming, elevated studio experience.

Our Pilates Instructors are responsible for leading structured mat Pilates classes that are engaging, well-paced, and deliver a strong workout. The focus of this role is purely on instruction,  creating a seamless class flow, holding a strong presence in the room, and ensuring every guest has a positive and energising experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment, loves building connection through movement, and brings confidence, clarity, and energy into every class they lead.

This is a contractor, onsite role based in New York. Weekend or weekday availability is required.

The Class:

Puppy Pilates is a premium, fitness-first class that combines a structured mat Pilates workout with Puppy Sphere’s signature puppy social experience; a real Pilates workout with the happiest cooldown on earth!

 

Each 60-minute class includes a 40-minute instructor-led mat Pilates class (no puppies), focused on strength, control, and full-body toning, followed by a 20-minute puppy social, where guests can unwind and interact with the puppies.

 

Resistance bands and weighted balls will be available for guests, and instructors may incorporate them into their classes as desired.

 

Scheduling & Class Expectations:

Our Pilates Instructors are engaged to deliver multiple classes within a scheduled session, typically consisting of up to four classes per day.

 

A typical session includes:

• Arrival approximately 15 minutes prior to the first class to prepare 
• Leading scheduled classes (40 minutes)

 

Instructors may leave the studio between classes, with the expectation that they return approximately 15 minutes prior to their next scheduled class to prepare for instruction.

 

Class times may vary slightly depending on scheduling and demand, with advance notice provided wherever possible.

 

Compensation:

 

Compensation is provided on a per 40 minute class basis:

• $55 USD per class

 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Deliver engaging, instructor-led 40-minute mat Pilates classes (beginner–intermediate), focused on strength, control, and full-body toning.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating environment that encourages guest participation.
• Structure classes in line with Puppy Sphere’s class format and experience guidelines (warm-up, sculpt, peak burn, cooldown).
• Provide clear cueing, guidance, and modifications to support a range of fitness levels.
• Deliver a clear and engaging introduction at the start of each class, outlining structure, equipment use, and what to expect.
• Communicate clearly and confidently throughout the session to guide guests and create a smooth, well-paced class experience.
• Hold a strong presence in the room, maintaining energy, flow, and engagement from start to finish.
• Maintain awareness of the overall studio environment, ensuring alignment with Puppy Sphere’s experience standards and puppy welfare guidelines throughout the session.
• Collaborate with on-site staff to ensure a seamless overall experience for guests, while maintaining a clear focus on instruction.
• Foster a sense of community and encourage repeat attendance. 
• Share feedback on class flow, guest experience, and overall delivery to support the ongoing development of the Puppy Pilates offering. 
• Ensure alignment with Puppy Sphere’s brand, experience standards, puppy welfare and studio guidelines. 
• Share feedback on class flow, guest experience, and overall delivery to support ongoing improvement of the Puppy Pilates offering.

Preferred Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• Certified Mat Pilates Instructor (required; certification from a recognized training provider preferred). 
• Applicants must be able to provide a valid copy of their Pilates certification(s).  
• Must hold valid Professional Liability Insurance covering fitness instruction.
• Availability to teach on weekends and weekdays (Saturday and/or Sunday and/or Thursday) is required.
• Availability to deliver a full scheduled day (typically up to four classes).
• Experience teaching group mat Pilates classes, ideally in a boutique fitness or studio environment.
• Confident delivering beginner–intermediate level classes with clear structure and progression.
• Excellent communication skills, with clear cueing and the ability to support a range of fitness levels.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, alignment, and injury prevention.
• Comfortable around dogs and able to support a puppy-inclusive environment in a calm and professional manner.
• Experience working in fast-paced, customer-facing environments is an asset. 

Our Puppy Sphere Values:

• We create happiness. 
• We care. 
• We adapt. 
• We show up. 
• We raise the bar. 

Perks:

 🚀 Work with a fast-growing startup.
🔖 35% discount on puppy yoga classes for you, family and friends.
🦮 Experience the happiness of working around puppies. 

 

We’re so grateful for your interest in joining the team here at Puppy Sphere! Due to the high number of applications we receive, we may not be able to personally reach out to everyone, but please know we truly appreciate the time and effort you’ve taken to apply 🤍