Pilates and Yoga Studio Co Founder

Company Description

A boutique Pilates and yoga studio is coming soon to Corso Italia, Toronto, dedicated to making Reformer and mat classes inclusive, accessible, and confidence-building. Born from our founder’s own struggle to find a welcoming fitness environment, we’ve created a muted-tone, tranquil “affordable-luxury” space where women (21-55) can grow their health, happiness, and community. Our core values—**inclusivity, dedication, and community**—guide every decision, from class design to instructor interactions. With 3500sqft of open space located in the heart of Corso Italia, we will offer hot and regular Reformer, mat Pilates, yoga, and red-light classes. As we prepare to open this fall, we’re searching for a co-founder who will lead instruction and share ownership.

Role Overview

As **Co-Founder & Lead Instructor**, you will:

- **Invest**and acquire **up to 30% equity** with profit sharing
- **Teach & Curate Classes**:

- Lead 20+ weekly classes (hot & regular Reformer, mat Pilates, yoga, red-light).
- Design specialty workshops (e.g., “Confidence Through Core,” “Pilates + Yoga Fusion”).
- Monitor and adjust programming to support individual client progress

**Drive Business Growth & Community Engagement**
- Co-develop the class schedule and membership pricing.
- Build local partnerships.
- Implement a social media and referral strategy to seed membership.
- Host open houses, launch events, and member-referral challenges.

**Oversee Build-Out & Operations**
- Coordinate with contractors on flooring, lighting, mirrors, HVAC, and equipment delivery.
- Manage day-to-day operations once open: scheduling, client check-in, minor maintenance.

**Cultivate Studio Culture & Leadership**
- Embody inclusivity, dedication, community, and fun in every class and interaction.
- Recruit, train, and mentor additional instructors and part-time staff.
- Participate in weekly strategy meetings, budgeting reviews, and long-term planning.

**Key Qualifications**
- Comprehensive Pilates certification (Balanced Body, STOTT, BASI, Polestar).
- Minimum 3 years teaching Reformer and mat Pilates; yoga credential is a plus.
- Proven track record of building and retaining a loyal client base (ideally 50+ active members in a previous role).

**Business & Leadership Skills**
- Hands-on experience in budgeting, vendor negotiations, or managing small operations.
- Strong networking and interpersonal skills—comfortable representing the studio and forging local partnerships.
- Entrepreneurial mindset: organized, proactive, and ready to invest time and capital in a growing brand.

**Personal Attributes**
- Passion for fostering an inclusive, uplifting fitness community.
- Detail-oriented and capable of juggling teaching duties with operational responsibilities.
- Collaborative spirit: eager to co-create and uphold studio culture.

**Compensation & Perks**
- **Teaching Pay**: Competitive hourly rate per class (negotiable based on experience) until break-even.
- **Profit Distributions**: After break-even, net profits distributed according to equity percentage.

**Studio Perks**:

- 100% discount on all classes for personal use.
- Shared decision-making on branding, and strategic growth. You may even get the opportunity to name the business
- Opportunity to recruit, train, and lead future instructors and staff.

How to Apply

**Cover Letter (1 page max)**
- Explain why Pilates & yoga matter to you and why Monarch Movement’s mission resonates.
- Confirm your willingness to invest up to $65,000
- Share your vision for class programming, community engagement, and studio culture.

**Resume/CV**
- Highlight Pilates/yoga certifications, teaching experience, and any relevant operational or leadership background.

**One-Page Vision & KPI Proposal**
- Briefly outline how you would shape our class offerings and drive membership growth.
- Include proposed milestones (e.g., “500 class hours, 100 members by Month 9”).

**Application Deadline**: June 20, 2025.

We will aim to be more than a studio—this will be a movement for **confidence, community,** and **joyful movement**. If you’re ready to build an inclusive, approachable-luxury Pilates destination and invest in its success, we want to hear from you. Let’s create something extraordinary together.

Pay: $50,684.08-$101,978.25 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- On-site gym
- Profit sharing

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Please link your Instagram or any other relevant social media

**Experience**:

- Mat Pilates: 1 year (preferred)
- Reformer Pilates: 1 year (preferred)
- Yoga: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Pilates certification (preferred)

**Location**:

- Toronto, ON M6E 1B9 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-15
Expected start date: 2025-07-02