Head Coach – Performance Pilates Studio (Full-Time)
Cascais, Estoril
€36,400 per year plus bonus
Start Date:
Between 15th September and 1st October 2025
Are you ready to lead the next generation of Pilates?
A brand-new, performance-led boutique studio in Cascais is on the lookout for a confident, inspiring, and driven Head Coach to bring energy, expertise, and leadership to a truly unique training concept.
About the Studio
Launching this November in the heart of Estoril, the studio will offer a sleek 9-bed Reformer space, a dedicated Recovery Room, and an on-site Juice Bar – all under one roof.
Inspired by modern performance-led brands, this concept blends Pilates with functional strength and a results-driven class experience.
The Role
As Head Coach, you'll play a central role in shaping the studio's identity.
This is a full-time position designed for someone who thrives in a high-energy, collaborative, and elevated training environment.
What You'll Do:
Deliver 12 engaging and challenging classes each week
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of talented instructors
Oversee team scheduling and class planning
Develop onboarding and ongoing training processes for new coaches
Innovate and refine the class format and member experience
Set the tone on the studio floor with a confident and charismatic coaching presence
What We're Looking For:
A strong Pilates background, ideally with experience in strength training and group class instruction
Familiarity with Megaformer/Xformer-style formats is a bonus
A bold, energetic coaching style that motivates and commands the room
Excellent communication and fluency in English
Leadership experience or a natural ability to inspire and coach others
For the right candidate, visa sponsorship will be considered
The Offer:
Full-time salary of €36,400 per year
Access to world-class facilities including Recovery Room and Juice Bar
Work in one of Portugal's most desirable locations with a growing fitness community
Your recruiter for this role is Abhi Lakhina, Managing Director at Love Recruitment International, and can be contacted simply by applying for this role below.
Love Recruitment are a fitness recruitment agency, specialising in hundreds of fitness jobs across the globe.
Abhi is a wellness and HR recruitment specialist for the international market—if you're keen to be considered, please apply now