Question 1

I'm a pole dancer with no prior teaching experience, but I want to learn! Where do I start?

Accepted Answer

Our teacher training curriculum will walk you through the process of becoming an instructor so you'll feel confident leading your own classes, teaching proper technique, and inspiring and welcoming all your students!

We require that you first complete a teacher training program - either ours (next offering, Fall 2022!) or from another pole instructor training, including elevatED or Xpert. After that, you'll apply and we'll follow up with a 30 minute zoom interview with our team so we can learn more about your style, interests, and goals.

If you're hired, we'll then train you in our specific milestones and teaching philosophy and help you develop your class plan. You'll shadow our experienced instructors and prepare for teaching your own class. During the training period, you'll be paid $15 an hour. Once you start teaching classes on your own, you'll be paid on our teaching pay scale and receive full instructor benefits! The training period takes about 2 months to complete and we plan to start our next cohort in April 2022!

Question 2

I'm a pole instructor with more than 1 year of teaching experience. How do I apply?

Accepted Answer

Amazing! We'd love to have you join our team! Apply by sending us a resume that includes your pole teaching and training and other movement-related experience. You may also include professional experience. We also ask that you outline your teaching philosophy and answer the questions - Why would you like to teach pole dance and why would you like to teach at Fly Together Fitness? - in a cover letter

Question 3

How are Fly Together Fitness instructors compensated?

Accepted Answer

As an FTF instructor, you'll be paid for teaching and have access to several additional perks!

Our instructors are paid based on prior teaching experience on our transparent pay scale. The scale is as follows:
* 0 - 1.5 years experience: $20 / hour * 1.5 - 3 years experience: $22 / hour * 3 - 5 years experience: $25 / hour
* 5 -7 years experience: $28 / hour
* 7+ years experience: $30+ / hour

Our one hour classes are paid at 1.33 hours and 75 minute classes are paid at 1.5 hours to account for time spent before and after class. If you teach a one hour group lesson, you'll be paid a $25 bonus on top of your pay rate.

You'll also have studio access when classes and private lessons are not in session for training and class prep and will be able to take Fly Together Fitness classes through our Instructor Membership.

Last, we are always focused on continuing development of our staff, so you'll have access to ongoing trainings and have the opportunity to continue to grow as a teacher and dancer!

Question 4

Equal opportunity and diversity, equity, and inclusion

Accepted Answer

Fly Together Fitness is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, retention, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Beyond equal opportunity, we believe that ALL POLE IS VALID. We celebrate the differences we each bring to the table and aspire to hire a diverse group of instructors. We know that diversity in lived experiences among our instructors strengthens our community and allows us to better serve and connect with every student that walks through our doors.

In the interview process, all candidates will be asked questions about their DEI philosophy and how they welcome and support students from diverse backgrounds in their classes.

Question 5

Are there any other requirements?

Accepted Answer

We require that all our teaching staff is CPR / First Aid trained. If you do not have CPR training, we will reimburse you for the cost of training (but will not pay for time spent taking the course).

Because we pay instructors as employees, you must have authorization to work in the United States.

Question 6

Ok! I'm ready to apply, what do I do?

Accepted Answer

For both new and experienced instructors, email us a resume and cover letter. In your resume, include your prior movement experience, certifications, and teaching experience (if any). You may also include any professional or personal experience you deem relevant. 
In your cover letter, please describe your teaching philosophy, why you would like to teach pole dance, and why you would like to teach at Fly Together Fitness (

Question 7

I have another question that wasn't answered here

Accepted Answer

Awesome! We'd love to hear from you. Drop us an email at flytogetherfitness@gmail.com.

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