Pilates Specialist

The Pilates trainer provides specialized Pilates Reformer sessions for students of the Dance Program at Loyola Marymount University under direct supervision of the on-site Physical Therapist, contributing to the somatic wellness and injury prevention for the LMU dance community. The position is 20 hours/week; hours to be distributed Monday–Friday, a minimum of 3 days/week. This position is a 10-month assignment each year.

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Lead 50-minute individual and group Reformer sessions. Dancers work primarily on the Reformer, although there is opportunity for incorporating some mat, Cadillac, and chair work.

• Follow guidelines and standards of maintaining wellness per the Wellness Lab Policy regarding illness and communicable disease.

• Maintain close communication with the Dance Department Physical Therapist about any dancer who reports pain or injury.

• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and organization of the equipment and of the Wellness Lab space.

• Keep track of missing or broken equipment, cleaning supplies and other renewable supplies and report to the appropriate person.

• Keep records of each Pilates session according to requirements of the LMU Wellness Lab, to include the dancer’s name, date and time, description of any problem the dancer reports and of action taken.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications    

• Typically a Bachelor’s degree in Dance, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Dance Science, or related field is required. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes. Comprehensive Pilates Certification (minimum 450 hours) from a recognized training program required.

• At least 2 years of experience leading Pilates Reformer individual and group sessions of 2-4. Experience working with dancers is preferred.

• Experience working in an educational setting is preferred.

• Sound, scientific based working knowledge of basic musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics as pertains to Pilates and the safe training of dance technique.

• Demonstrate an ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment.

• Demonstrate commitment to LMU’s mission of fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and holism.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

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Staff Regular

Salary range

$29.71 - $37.16 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)