Yoga Instructor

YMCA
Hourly
$52.00
$62.00
Resumes Accepted Until
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Deliver safe, engaging, and energizing group yoga classes while building a welcoming, community-focused environment.
Job Description

The Yoga Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality, safe, and engaging group fitness classes that help members achieve their personal wellness goals while building a strong sense of community. Acting as a cause-driven leader, the instructor supports the YMCA’s mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility by creating an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, fitness levels, and abilities.  Must always adhere to the Y’s four core values (caring, honesty, respect and responsibility).

Qualifications

1.    Experience designing and implementing group exercise programs.

2.    At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes is preferred. Must be able to sub when needed.

3.    Required certifications: CPR and AED, National Certification, Yoga certification minimum 200 hrs.

4.    Active listening skills. 

Essential Functions

·         Lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.

·         Answer questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.

·         Maintain working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.

·         Build effective, authentic relationships with members; help members connect with each other and the YMCA.

·         Execute and enforce YMCA safety regulations, policies, and procedures, respond appropriately to emergency situations, and ensure compliance with child abuse prevention, neglect prevention, and reporting requirements.

·         Attend departmental meetings and trainings as well as company-wide required training as scheduled.

·         Represent the YMCA positively and maintains a good and friendly relationship with the YMCA members and staff (best practice is to learn and address members by name).

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

LEADER LEVEL

Relationships: Intentionally connects members and program participants to one another. 

Communication: Communicates appropriately with individuals based on readiness to change. 

Developing Others: Identifies and celebrates the successes of member and program participants. Displays empathy in support of helping member and program participants build confidence.

Inclusion: Understands different health needs to adjust activities and programs to serve all. Creates a safe environment in which all individuals feel welcomed and respected. 

Quality Results: Understands and aligns delivery of Healthy Living programs to program goals and objectives. 

Decision Making: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. 

Required Certifications

CPR and AED, National Certification, Yoga certification minimum 200 hrs.