Instructor Certification

BECOME CERTIFIED TO TEACH POLE FITNESS!

Thank you for your interest in becoming certified with PoleFit Carolinas. We offer an intensive program that covers the most important aspects of becoming a high-quality pole instructor. Our studio has certified many pole instructors who are now working in other local studios, as well as in our own. Our program is thorough, interactive, and includes a 3-day in-person intensive, a written exam, an internship program, and a practical exam.

· During the 3-day intensive, expect a lot of hands-on training. All trainees will meet in-studio for three consecutive five-hour days. During our intensive, we will cover the aspects of a proper warm-up and cool-down, the fundamental principles of pole dancing, how to teach in a classroom environment, basic anatomy, and proper spotting techniques. This portion of the training will include “role-play” with real in-class scenarios, followed by a written exam.

· The written exam consists of short answers and multiple-choice questions and is designed to test trainees’ knowledge of pole fitness (grips, spins, poses, etc.) and classroom safety. A passing grade is required to move on to our Intern Instructor Program. Each trainee will be given two opportunities to pass the written exam per training session.

· The Intern Instructor Program includes observing classes, shadowing instructors, co-teaching, and finally, leading a class with an instructor shadowing you. The Intern Instructor Program requires at least 25 hours of interning, which takes approximately 3 months to complete. By the end of your internship, you should have the necessary experience to be completely confident teaching a full class on your own. During the intern instructor program, you may shadow our parties, Intro to Pole, Open Pole, and all pole-level classes. You may also participate in Mindbody training and/or any customized training needed.

· The Practical Exam: After completing the required Intern Instructor Program, trainees will move on to the practical exam. This portion of the training will bring back “role-play” with real in-class scenarios you may have seen during the Intern Instructor Program. The practical exam is graded, and a passing score is required for certification.

Upon completion of the Practical Exam, all successful graduates will receive a framed certificate. Those desiring a teaching position with PoleFit Carolinas must be an active member for a minimum of 6-12 months, depending upon pole level and experience, and class openings to be considered. Graduates are not guaranteed a teaching position with PoleFit Carolinas.

As thorough as our certification program is, it is not recommended for beginner pole dancers or dancers who have not been active in a dance studio before. We require a minimum of 1 year of pole dance experience before starting our program to ensure you become a successful instructor.

Please call (704) 895-7606 to begin the interview process.