Pilates Instructor/Senior Personal Trainer (Open to Expat)

Company Description

Kamalaya Koh Samui is a multi-award-winning wellness sanctuary set in a lush tropical landscape on the southern coastline of Koh Samui, Thailand. The retreat offers an integrated holistic wellness experience that combines traditional healing practices, modern therapies, and mindful movement. Kamalaya focuses on helping guests reconnect with their life potential and achieve sustainable physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Team members work in an environment that values holistic health, professional development, and a supportive, cross-cultural community.

Role Description

The Senior Pilates Instructor/Senior Fitness Coach is a full-time, on-site role located in Koh Samui, Thailand supporting and delivering Kamalaya Koh Samui's wellness philosophy through individualised and small-group fitness sessions.

Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting personalised fitness assessments, designing and leading functional training programs, and guiding guests through safe, effective workouts aligned with their wellness goals.

The role involves coaching guests on movement technique, posture, and exercise progression, while collaborating with wellness consultants and other practitioners to integrate fitness into broader wellness plans. The instructor will also provide basic education on lifestyle and nutrition principles as appropriate, maintain training spaces and equipment, and uphold Kamalaya's service standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Sports Science, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Reformer Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer or Fitness Coach, preferably in a luxury wellness resort, health club, or hospitality environment with international clientele
• Ability to communicate clearly in English; additional language skills are an advantage.
• Internationally recognised fitness certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of exercise physiology, functional training, strength and conditioning, mobility, flexibility, and injury prevention.
• Pilates reformer skill and pilates experience is highly preferred and desirable
• Ability to motivate and inspire guests with diverse fitness levels while ensuring safe and effective exercise techniques.
• Knowledge of wellness, recovery, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle coaching is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and guest service skills with a warm, professional, and caring approach.
• Capability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as required by guest schedules and resort operations.
• Role is open to both foreign and local applicants