Group Exercise Yoga Instructor

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF EAST TENNESSE • Knoxville, TN

20d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: (Yoga Instructor)
Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with Y policies and procedures. In addition, every position in the YMCA of East Tennessee is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the Y’s core values - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

CORE FUNCTIONS:
1. Safely leads energizing, fun, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the Y mission and goals.
2. Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the Y, and actively participate in the Y’s annual support campaign.
3. Within the scope of practice; answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
4. Follows all Y policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
5. Keeps accurate class attendance records. Also responsible for storage and maintaining of the audio and studio equipment.
6. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.
• There are no education requirements.
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.
• Area(s) of expertise certifications and training required.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.
• Frequently required to talk or hear. Must be able to conduct classes and activities. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of members or employees of the organization.
• Current CPR and First Aid; required for hire and must maintain certification.
• National Certification Group fitness or YMCA Foundation of Group Exercise Certification; required at hire and must maintain certification.
• Other certifications depending on program being instructed; required at hire and must maintain certification.
• Safety Training Courses; required to complete before start work, provided by the Y.
• New Employee Orientation; required to attend before start work, provided by the Y.
• Additional training, licenses, and courses may be required throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely leads energizing, fun, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the Y mission and goals.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the Y, and actively participate in the Y’s annual support campaign.
• Within the scope of practice; answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Follows all Y policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records. Also responsible for storage and maintaining of the audio and studio equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees