
Welcome to the world of Ritual Reform.
Welcome! This is your go-to destination for the most common FAQs and real-life scenarios you might encounter during your first 90 days as a Ritual Reform Instructor. Think of this space as your quick-reference guide for common questions, studio situations, Scheduling and expectations — fast, clear, and practical. For a deeper dive into all things Ritual Reform and Instructor Training, head to Trainual — your comprehensive, all-in-one training platform. Together, these two resources are here to support you, every step of the way.
What systems will I be using and for what?
At Ritual Reform, we’ve built systems that take the stress out of the details—so you can focus on what you do best: leading powerful, inspiring classes. Here’s how our tools support you every step of the way:
NetGym
NetGym makes managing your schedule and subbing simple—you can post or pick up classes in just a few clicks.
Central hub for all things related to sub requests
Easily post or pick up classes
https://app.trainual.com/a70c52e4-67c5-40a2-8084-5766d0e1600e/steps/19408014/consume
Trainual
Trainual.com is your digital playbook—it’s where you’ll find everything you need to know about teaching at Ritual Reform, always available when you need a refresher.
Your go-to resource for all RR teaching standards and training modules
Always available to review and refresh as you grow as an instructor
MarianaTek Biz
MarianaTek Biz takes care of client logistics like schedules, class rosters, and check-ins so you can walk in ready to focus fully on your class.
Simplifies trainer and client schedules, waitlists, and client check-ins
Allows you to view who is in your class prior to teaching
Text Group Chat
Group chat allows everyone to communicate updates, questions, and post exciting announcements.
Keeps all team communication in one central place
Share information across studios and instructors
Emergency sub requests (within 48 hours)
Spotify
Spotify is the main music platform all instructors use for playlists. Each instructor will be able to pull up their profile on the iPad in each of the studios.
Use for opening/closing music
Class playlists
Be sure to download one playlist on your phone in case of WiFi outage
https://app.trainual.com/a70c52e4-67c5-40a2-8084-5766d0e1600e/steps/19872033/consume
Please make sure you have downloaded the above apps to your phone.
How do I open and close the studio?
There are a few simple steps to gaining access to the studios and opening and closing each of them. There are some slight variations at each studio, however in general the following things are key to opening & closing:
Door code - Sarah will give each instructor the studio door codes depending on where they will teach, this is on you to reach out and obtain prior to your first class.
Opening - Turn on lights, turn on opening music, set up mic and make sure machines are set up
Closing - Turn off lights, turn off sound system, reset machines, check for supplies, consolidate/take out trash
https://app.trainual.com/a70c52e4-67c5-40a2-8084-5766d0e1600e/steps/19871817/consume
When will my mock and community classes be scheduled?
During teacher training, we will request each trainee to submit dates and times of their availability over the following month. For mock classes, we will then coordinate with our existing staff to match up availability. Once you have completed your final mock class, we will use your availability to add a community class to the schedule for clients to sign up for. Most of the time these will be scheduled when there is not already a class on the schedule. You will receive a link for both mock and community sign ups during weekend 1 of TT.
What is expected of me in my Mock and Community classes?
Once you have completed your first two weekends of teacher training and have an approved routine, each trainee will need to complete a series of mock and community classes. It is imperative that for all classes you arrive in plenty of time to complete all the necessary items.
In the mock classes you will be teaching other RR instructors. After completing mocks, you will then teach community classes which are actually paying clients. The expectations in each of these classes grows, by the end of your final mock you should be able to fully open the studio and start class without assistance from Chelsea or Jasmyn.
Mock Class
Pull up playlist on iPad
Put batteries in mic and put on windscreen
Have a time keeping device - stop watch or watch
Introduce yourself, ask for injuries, hands on adjustments
Start music at beginning of class
Pass out wipes at end of class & swap music
Community Class
Open studio without assistance
Greet and check in clients in MarianaTek or assist on iPad
New clients - welcome and check in
Existing - greet them and make sure they are checked in
Guests of Clients - welcome, check in, and convert them
Complete all items above
Close studio.
I finished my Mocks and Community classes, now what is expected of me?
Once you begin subbing classes and/or on the schedule, the expectations from your community class carry forward in addition to the following:
POS - assisting clients in purchasing items such as grip socks and RR merch
Downtime between classes - spruce up merchandise, make sure all supplies are stocked, make sure the studio is clean and picked up.
How do I submit my routines for review before I teach them?
You will be submitting your routines on a weekly basis to be reviewed by the Training team prior to you teaching them. Follow the below steps to have your routine reviewed:
Schedule meeting in Calendly
Email the routine and confirm you have scheduled your meeting
Routines need to be submitted via google sheet
How do I submit my teaching availability?
During teacher training each trainee will be asked to fill out an Instructor Availability Template for their availability at each of the studios. This form is located here.
Post teacher training, if your availability changes at all on a permanent basis, not just a vacation. You will need to resubmit the Availability Template to Chelsea and Jasmyn. Also, during certain times of the year RR management will request an updated Availability Template.
How do I submit my teaching availability?
If you have a temporary change in your availability and need a sub, you will submit your sub request through NetGym for the classes you will be unable to teach. For sub requests it is important to:
DO
Submit the sub request as soon as you know you need one. We understand emergencies come up but when you have advanced notice, please give us advanced notice.
If it is less than 48 hours, do text in the group chat as well for coverage otherwise it goes into netgym with no need to text the group
DON’T
Reach out to other instructors via text to try to swap classes.
Put in sub requests that are farther out than the current month we are in. Example, If it is October 1st and you know you will be gone November 5th, don’t put that sub request in until the November sub requests are requested by management.
What do I do when another instructor puts a sub request into NetGym?
You should have notifications turned on for NetGym so that you are either getting individual notifications or a daily summary of sub requests/approvals. For each pending sub request, you must go in and either accept or decline the request.
I have more questions, who do I reach out to for what?
Here is a list of the RR management team and what they do.
Sarah:
Onboarding - system log-ins (netgym, Mariana Tek, Etc., administration)
Payroll set up & questions
Studio access - door codes, approvals for practice
Management issues
Client issues
Studio complaints/issues
Events / Private Sessions
Tina:
All things membership related
No-shows - must text her and let her know after
Studio closing confirmation - must text her after studio is closed & locked
Marketing ideas
Low supplies
Client milestone photos
Mollie:
Themed class ideas
Marketing ideas
Request to include something in our monthly newsletter
Social media ideas / posts
Chelsea & Jasmyn - Training & Instructor Development Team:
Scheduling questions
Routine questions
Exercise questions
Form, alignment & anatomy questions
Client injury & alignment questions
Moral support, pep talks!!!