About This Role
This position is for an energetic and professional Yoga Instructor who is a reliable team player, passionate about motivating and educating residents while promoting overall health and well-being. The instructor will lead weekly classes and help participants with proper techniques and postures.
Responsibilities
- Lead yoga classes for individuals and groups, providing guidance and instruction on proper yoga techniques and postures
- Demonstrate and assist participants in modifying poses to accommodate different skill levels or physical limitations; providing hands-on adjustments and corrections with consent to ensure proper alignment during class
- Develop positive relationships with class participants through motivational instruction and education
- Provide participants with regular feedback and accountability on their progress to maintain motivation
- Clean and organize the group fitness space being utilized before and after each class, ensuring all equipment is properly sanitized and stored
- As needed, secure substitute instructors to cover regularly scheduled classes or classes agreed to sub
- Maintain a record of classes taught or subbed, including attendance numbers
- Represent the Fitness Center in a professional manner, greeting residents as they enter and leave and be a motivational resource to all residents
- Ensure a consistent, direct line of communication with the Management Team for all needs, requests, and professional expectations
- Maintain all current and correct certifications
- In the event of an emergency, perform CPR and/or First Aid
Requirements
- Yoga Teacher Training Certification
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of safe exercise technique and principles, professional understanding of human anatomy and kinesiology
- Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies, the incorporation of music, tempo, and cueing technique
- Ability to effectively demonstrate skills being taught to clients and modify movements to all fitness levels
- Ability to be self-sufficient in handling job responsibilities
- Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual
- Must be a team player and possess a positive attitude
Important Details
- Schedule: Consistent availability to teach a weekly class on Tuesday at 8:30 AM; additional weekday/weekend availability within the Fitness Center’s hours of operation (early morning to evening) is preferred, with opportunities to expand with more classes
