Pilates Coach Job Abu Dhabi: Reformer Pilates instructor role at a new wellness centre on Al Corniche

A premium, ladies-only social wellness centre on Al Corniche in Abu Dhabi is opening its doors, and we're hiring an experienced female Pilates coach to deliver Reformer, Mat and mind-and-body classes. You'd be joining at launch, building your classes and member relationships from day one. If you're searching for Pilates coach jobs in the UAE or Reformer Pilates instructor jobs in Abu Dhabi, this job is open now.

The role

You'll deliver Reformer, Mat and mind-and-body classes plus private sessions, working within the frameworks the Head Coach sets, and building the member relationships that keep people coming back. We're also hiring the Head Coach who will lead the team; that role has its own listing.

What you'll teach

Reformer Pilates is the core discipline, taught alongside Mat Pilates and other mind-and-body formats in a beautifully designed space. Cadillac, barrel, chair or sculpt experience is a bonus, not a requirement.

What does the Coach role pay?

You'll earn an AED 9,000 all-inclusive monthly base plus commission, tax-free, with earning potential that grows as your classes and private sessions build. Pay in the UAE carries no personal income tax, so what you earn is what you keep.

Do you get visa sponsorship with this job?

Yes, and it's fully employer-paid: your work permit and residence visa cost you nothing. If you're a Mat Pilates teacher in the UAE with visa sponsorship as your priority, this role covers it from your first day.

What insurance, leave and training are included?

Medical insurance at the UAE statutory standard, 30 days of annual leave plus UAE public holidays, and dedicated onboarding training in breathwork and guided contrast therapy. That training is part of the deal, an investment in you as a coach alongside the visa and insurance cover, with further upskilling on offer for the right people beyond launch.

Who we're looking for

We need a Coach who brings:

• High-level Reformer Pilates ability, with recognised Reformer and Mat Pilates qualifications
• Strong anatomy, movement quality and class-planning knowledge
• The confidence to coach members across every experience level
• Current first aid and CPR certification
• Fluent professional English
• Warmth, presence and a genuine connection with people. Personality over profile

Nice to have: Cadillac, barrel and chair experience for 1:1 work, sculpt or other mind-and-body disciplines such as yoga, and experience in a premium fitness, Pilates, hospitality or wellness setting.

A few things you need to know before you apply

Here's the full picture, stated plainly:

• This is a female Pilates instructor role in Abu Dhabi, at a ladies-only facility, so we're hiring female coaches only
• It's six days a week, with demand-led hours around peak class and private session times
• There's no relocation package. Flights and accommodation are your own, so you should already be based in the UAE or wider GCC, or genuinely able and willing to relocate at your own cost
• You'll need to attend an in-person assessment in Abu Dhabi at your own expense
• Professional English is what you need. Arabic isn't required

The culture

Genuine human connection comes first here. The centre is deliberately not social-media-led: it's a premium, intentional space where coaching and presence with members matter more than follower counts. If that's how you like to work, you'll be at home.

How to apply

Use the application button on this page. A member of the YOUR Personal Training team will be in touch to discuss the role and next steps.