Relocate to the Portuguese Coast - Head Coach Opportunity in Cascais

Cascais, Estoril - Portugal

Competitive Salary

Start Date: Between 15th September and 1st October 2025

Dreaming of a new life by the sea? A brand-new, boutique Pilates studio on the beautiful Portuguese Riviera is looking for an exceptional Head Coach to lead its launch and build something special from the ground up.

This is your chance to relocate to Cascais - a sun-soaked coastal town just outside Lisbon - and join a high-performance studio concept that blends Pilates, strength, and group training in an energising, stylish space.

The Studio

Opening in November 2025, the studio will feature:

• A premium 9-bed Reformer Pilates space
• Dedicated Recovery Room
• Juice Bar and member lounge
• A modern, performance-led class concept inspired by brands like Karve and [solidcore]

The Role

This full-time leadership role is ideal for someone who thrives in group fitness, brings high energy to every session, and has the presence to inspire a team and community. You'll deliver 10-12 classes per week and oversee all coaching operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead from the front by delivering results-driven, energising classes
• Manage team scheduling, onboarding, and ongoing development
• Shape the studio's training methodology and class experience
• Be the face of the brand and help foster a strong member community

Who You Are:

• A confident, charismatic leader with Pilates and group training experience
• Bonus if you have familiarity with Megaformer/Xformer-style formats
• Strong communication skills and fluent in English
• Naturally inspiring and confident on the studio floor
• Open to relocating and embracing life in Portugal
• Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate

Why Relocate?

• Work minutes from the beach with 300+ days of sunshine a year
• Join an exciting new concept at its very beginning
• Work in a vibrant, supportive team with ambitious growth plans
• Enjoy a lower cost of living and a better work-life balance

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