OSCA 462231

Pilates Instructor

Overview

  • Employed persons

    2,900

  • Employment status

    15.3% Full time

    84.5% Part time

  • Median age

    38 years

  • Employment by sex

    94.9% Female

    5.1% Male

    Almost completely female dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    0.9%

  • Main employing industry

    Other Services

Indicator Pilates Instructor Total employment
Employed persons 2,900 12,049,400
Median age 38 years 40 years
Full-time share 15.3% 64.2%
Part-time share 84.5% 35.8%
Female employment share 94.9% 48.5%
Male employment share 5.1% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely female dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 0.9% 2.2%
Main employing industry Other Services Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Pilates Instructors instruct Pilates classes with a focus on core strength and stability in the pursuit of physical fitness and wellbeing.

What the occupation involves

  • Plans, teaches and delivers Pilates exercises and techniques to individuals and groups
  • Guides participants on how to use various Pilates apparatus such as mats, reformers and trapeze tables
  • Inspires and trains people to improve their strength and flexibility through the Pilates method
  • Educates clients to ensure correct execution of Pilates exercises

Common occupation titles

  • Pilates Teacher

Specialisations

  • Group Pilates Instructor
  • Studio Pilates Instructor

Note: Specialisations are examples of roles in within this occupation and are not separate OSCA occupations.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 3
equivalent to a mid-level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (Certificate IV or Certificate III with at least 2 years’ on-the-job training).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

No licensing or registration requirements are listed for this occupation.

OSCA structure

Community and Personal Service Workers (4)

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Pilates Instructor Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Other Services 47.6% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Education and Training 20.5% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Arts and Recreation Services 16.3% Construction 8.9%
    Health Care and Social Assistance 8.3% Education and Training 8.8%
    Retail Trade 3.5% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Public Administration and Safety 0.3% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Manufacturing 0.1% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.0% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.0% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 0.0% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      26.7%

    • Victoria

      29.4%

    • Queensland

      20.9%

    • South Australia

      6.5%

    • Tasmania

      1.9%

    • Northern Territory

      0.4%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.5%

    Pilates Instructor Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 780 26.7% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 860 29.4% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 610 20.9% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 190 6.5% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 370 12.8% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 60 1.9% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 10 0.4% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 40 1.5% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Pilates Instructor

    Total employment

    Age group Pilates Instructor Total employment
    15–24 years 9.7% 14.3%
    25–34 years 27.2% 22.7%
    35–44 years 29.8% 22.3%
    45–54 years 21.4% 20.4%
    55–64 years 9.3% 15.3%
    65–74 years 2.1% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.3% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Pilates Instructor Total employment
    Female 94.9% 48.5%
    Male 5.1% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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