Studio Manager — STRONG Pilates St. Catharines
Location: 191 Welland Avenue, St. Catharines L2R 2P3 Salary: $50,000 + performance bonus Hours: Full-time (early mornings, evenings & weekends) Perks: Free STRONG membership + STRONG Academy certification fully funded
About STRONG Pilates
The world's fastest growing boutique fitness brand. 100+ studios. 14 countries.
Pilates Inspired. Cardio Infused. STRONG is more than Pilates — it's a full-body workout that fuses Pilates, cardio and strength into one 45-minute session: Row. Ride. Reform. Powered by exclusive Rowformer and Bikeformer technology.
The Role
You are the operator and instructor — leading a high-performing studio team, owning membership retention, delivering the STRONG experience every day and teaching a few classes per week. We'll fund your STRONG Academy certification as part of your onboarding.
We want someone who is energised by all of it.
Key Responsibilities
- Build corporate wellness partnerships with businesses and residential buildings in the St. Catharines and surrounding area.
- Establish relationships with local community organisations and neighbourhood partners
Membership & Sales
- Own membership acquisition — converting walk-ins, enquiries and leads into members
- Drive retention through genuine member relationships and proactive follow-up
- Track membership numbers, class utilisation and revenue against targets
Community & Client Experience
- Welcome every client by name and build the community culture that defines STRONG globally
- Maintain accurate member profiles and ensure every interaction is personal and consistent
Studio & Operations
- Take ownership of every detail of the studio environment — equipment setup, lighting, presentation and atmosphere — so every member's experience matches the STRONG standard
- Manage day-to-day operations — client enquiries, scheduling, staff rostering, social media and newsletters
- Manage studio systems via Hapana — check-ins, memberships, payments and reporting
- Lead, motivate and develop the instructor team
- Manage front-of-house staff
Teaching
- Deliver a few STRONG classes per week to a high standard once STRONG Academy certified. Teaching Classes will be Paid Separately on top of the Salary.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in a client-facing, sales or fitness leadership role
- Strong commercial instincts — you know how to convert a conversation into a commitment
- Confident building relationships with businesses and organisations — corporate outreach experience is a plus
- Excellent communicator, highly organised, with genuine warmth with people
- At least 6 Months of Managerial Experience in leading Group Fitness
- Self-motivated and comfortable with real accountability
- Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings and weekends
What We Offer
- $50,000 base salary plus performance bonus tied to membership targets
- STRONG Academy instructor certification fully funded
- Free STRONG membership from day one
- Ongoing mentoring and support from the founding directors
- Opportunity to grow within the STRONG network as it expands
- The chance to lead and shape a well established brand new studio, the first and only one in Niagara Region
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short note explaining why you'd be a great fit for STRONG St. Catharines to [email protected] with the subject line "St. Catharines Studio Manager."
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
