Yoga Instructor - McFetridge Sports Center

Position

Yoga Instructor - P/T Hourly

REPORTS TO: Facility Manager

Under direct supervision, the Yoga Instructor provides group instruction, monitors, and educates patrons on movement and safety, and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.

Essential Duties

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Instructs scheduled yoga classes: begin and end on time, provide adequate and effective skills and lessons
• Instructs patrons on appropriate movement methods explains proper techniques, demonstrates
• Exercises and identifies different muscle groups
• Prepares appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class
• Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive experience for members and class participants
• Keeps management informed of customer and facility needs
• Ensures safety standards are met, and department and facility policies are adhered to
• Implements and regulates the facilities policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties as required

Skills Required

• Previous teaching experience in a group setting required
• Self-motivated, with excellent communication and customer service skills
• Punctual, reliable, organized and responsible
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Completion of a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training with certification (registered/accredited with Yoga Alliance is preferred)
• Completion of a Yoga for Youth/Teens Teacher Training with certification
• At least six months to a year of experience teaching yoga to youth/teens
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Have a working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and training principles
• Have working knowledge of group teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, technique, and rhythm
• Ability to be professional and motivate class participants
• Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members

Hours

This position requires the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit for long hours and work with various types of fitness equipment.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally must aide or assist participants.
• The employee must have the endurance to complete the instruction of the assigned fitness program.

Benefits

• Paid Leave Accrual
• Sick Time Accrual
• 401(k) once eligibility is met
• Recruiter: Maggie Szot
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