Yoga Instructor

About This Role

Leading safe, engaging, and welcoming yoga classes for members of varying ages, abilities, and experience levels is the main purpose of this role. The instructor will create thoughtful classes that help participants build strength, flexibility, balance, body awareness, and confidence in their practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, effective, and engaging yoga classes appropriate for the advertised class format and participant level
• Provide clear verbal instruction and effective cueing throughout class
• Demonstrate poses and movements safely while providing appropriate modifications and progressions
• Create an inclusive environment that welcomes participants with varying levels of yoga experience and physical ability
• Plan thoughtful, well-paced classes that align with the goals and description of the class
• Encourage proper alignment, body awareness, and safe movement throughout each practice
• Prepare music, props, and other materials needed for class and leave the studio clean and organized
• Build positive relationships with members by providing encouragement, education, and excellent customer service
• Communicate with the Programs Director regarding scheduling, substitutions, member feedback, and program needs
• Arrive prepared and on time for all scheduled classes and communicate promptly when coverage is needed
• Participate in substitute teaching opportunities when available
• Represent PCC with professionalism, positivity, and a collaborative, team-first attitude
• Perform other fitness-related duties and projects as assigned by the Programs Director

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of yoga fundamentals, alignment, and safe movement
• Clear and confident verbal cueing skills
• Ability to recognize and provide modifications and options for participants with different abilities and experience levels
• Warm, welcoming teaching style and ability to build connections with participants
• Comfortable leading and managing a group independently
• Commitment to safety, continued learning, and providing a high-quality member experience
• Current yoga instructor certification from an approved 200-hour yoga teacher training program
• CPR/AED certification
• Minimum age: 18 years or older
• Ability to lift up to 30+ pounds occasionally and 15-20 pounds frequently
• Physical ability to demonstrate exercises, lift light to moderate weights, and remain active for extended periods during classes
• Ability to walk around 16-acre campus with ease, including stairs, ensuring all areas of the program are properly supervised and safe