Studio Manager and Lead Instructor at Hire Ground… · Knutsford

Studio Manager & Lead Instructor (20 Teaching Hours Included) Full-Time | Health & Wellness / Fitness Studio

Overview We are seeking a highly organized, client-focused Studio Manager & Lead Instructor to oversee daily studio operations while delivering 20 hours of high-quality instruction each week. This role combines leadership, administration, client management, and team coordination to ensure an exceptional studio experience. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced wellness environment.

Key Responsibilities

Studio Operations & Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all studio-related matters.
• Act as the site Health & Safety Lead, including key-holder responsibilities.
• Maintain overall studio cleanliness and ensure proper upkeep of Reformer beds and equipment.
• Oversee all studio communications, including monitoring and responding to email and Momence messages.

Class & Schedule Coordination

• Manage the full class schedule (Monday–Sunday), ensuring seamless timetable coverage.
• Coordinate all 1:1 Reformer sessions, scheduling, and instructor assignments.
• Organise cover for staff holidays and instructor absences.
• Manage diary changes, cancellations, and session adjustments.
• Monitor waitlists, moving clients into available slots and ensuring accurate recredits.

Client & Membership Management

• Oversee all aspects of client membership administration, including block bookings, 1:1 sessions, private sessions, offer packages, renewals, special events, and general enquiries.
• Process client suspensions, cancellations, upgrades, and downgrades in alignment with studio policies.
• Manage client payments, new sales, renewals, failed payments, and follow-up communications.
• Conduct follow-up calls for first-time clients, offer-package buyers, low client/instructor ratings (below 3/5), and non-renewed block packages.

Sales, Stock & Reporting

• Order and maintain studio stock levels.
• Complete weekly reports covering enquiries, membership changes, attendance, new sales, renewals, and offer performance.
• Support monthly reporting in collaboration with the Area Manager.

Team Coordination

• Lead monthly team training, meetings, and ongoing communication.

• Manage activity within the studio’s WhatsApp team group.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for instructors, offering support as needed.

• Attend at least one class per month led by each instructor for quality assurance and feedback.

• Previous experience in fitness, Pilates, yoga, or wellness operations (studio management preferred).

• Strong communication, scheduling, and customer service skills.

• Confident leading a team and maintaining high performance standards.

• Proficient with booking/membership platforms (Momence experience an asset).

• Highly organized, proactive, and committed to elevating the client experience.

Holiday Pay - 4 weeks

Unlimited Access to MK Reformer Pilates Classes

30% discount on all MK products

Anytime Pilates Membership

Annual Education Bonus - £250

Commission Bonus Per Quarter