JETSET Pilates is a modern, music-driven Pilates brand on a mission to make transformational fitness accessible, community-centered, and scalable. We are establishing the JETSET brand in one of the most dynamic and competitive fitness markets in the country — and we are looking for an exceptional Assistant General Manager to help lead that charge.
As a founding member of our team, you will partner directly with the General Manager to launch our first DC studio, build our instructor team, and establish the cultural standard for everything that happens on the studio floor.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Community Building & Pre-Opening Execution
Lead and participate in local marketing initiatives including tabling events, community activations, and cross-collaborations with aligned lifestyle, wellness, and fitness brands
Build authentic relationships with prospective founding members, local influencers, and corporate partners to drive pipeline and conversion
Support the studio's social media presence — creating content and building an audience that amplifies on-the-ground community building efforts
Instruction & Floor Leadership
Instruct a high volume of classes per week, maintaining the same standard of excellence expected of every JETSET instructor
Provide real-time feedback, encouragement, and form corrections for clients of all levels — from first timers to long-term members
Coach instructors through regular 1:1s and in-class observations — providing structured feedback and quality assurance that ensures consistency in delivery, flow, and client experience
Embody the JETSET method in every class — fostering a sense of community, connection, and belonging that keeps clients coming back
Client Experience & Studio Operations
Oversee and develop Studio Leads — providing training, guidance, and feedback to ensure a cohesive and high-performing front-of-house team
Facilitate new client onboarding, welcoming and integrating newcomers into the JETSET community with intention and care
Review Net Promoter Scores periodically and take action on detractor feedback in partnership with the GM
Support daily studio operations — stepping in as acting GM as needed and contributing to scheduling, reporting, and operational continuity
GM & Ownership Partnership
Provide regular updates to the GM on instructor pipeline, talent development, and floor operations — surfacing risks and opportunities proactively
Contribute to the documentation and continuous improvement of studio policies, processes, and playbooks
GROWTH TRAJECTORY
This role is expected to grow with the business. As we scale, there will be opportunities for increasing ownership across talent, training, and instructor development at the network level.
- Health Care benefits
- 401(k) program
- Paid time off (PTO)
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Senior-level instructor with a demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility — including coaching, mentoring, and developing other instructors — and a strong preference for experience with reformer Pilates
Strong operator mindset with the ability to execute within a defined brand framework — you hold yourself and others to high standards of performance, consistency, and accountability
Skilled in coaching, feedback delivery, and instructor development — able to lead through influence and bring people along through credibility and expertise rather than hierarchy
Demonstrated self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit — you take initiative, solve problems proactively, and thrive in environments where the playbook is still being written
Detail-oriented and organizationally disciplined — you maintain rigorous records, track progress meticulously, and follow through on commitments without being managed
Outstanding communicator who genuinely connects with people and makes every client, instructor, and team member feel seen and valued
Familiarity with the DC wellness and fitness landscape a strong plus
Current CPR/AED certification required