Substitute Yoga Instructor (East Communities)

Greater Austin YMCA•Austin, TX

11h

About The Position

As a Substitute Yoga Instructor at the Greater Austin YMCA, you support the fitness and wellness community by stepping in to lead yoga classes as needed. You create a welcoming, safe, and enriching environment for participants of all experience levels, using knowledge of yoga, mindfulness, and movement to help members maintain wellness routines, reduce stress, and support overall well-being. The role calls for flexibility, enthusiasm, and the ability to connect with participants to provide a positive and consistent class experience.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old upon date of hire.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Beginner-level fitness skills, including 1–2 years of previous yoga teaching experience (minimum 200 hours).
Certified Yoga Instructor with a recognized accreditation, such as Yoga Alliance.
CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Previous experience teaching yoga classes to diverse populations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of various yoga styles and ability to adapt instruction accordingly.
Ability to learn from failure, value feedback, and continuously improve.
Positive, service-oriented team player who works well with others.
Ability to listen for understanding and meaning and communicate effectively in writing and speech.
Ability to build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
Ability to leverage people's differences as strengths.
Organization, prioritization, and ability to handle multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

Lead individual or group classes as designated by the supervisor.
Arrive 7–10 minutes before class starts and be prepared to start on time.
Submit maintenance requests as needed for repairs and maintenance of fitness equipment.
Judge the appropriate level for all participants.
Set up and put away equipment as needed.
Understand and carry out YMCA Fitness Program objectives.
Know, understand, obey, and enforce YMCA rules and policies equally.
Follow YMCA of Austin Human Resources Guidelines, Code of Ethics, payroll procedures (including completing timesheets), and established emergency procedures.
Render first aid as needed and complete an incident/accident report form for every injury or altercation on the premises.
Attend all required meetings and trainings.
Support Center and Association goals and directions through effective task completion and positive communication with peers, staff, members, and guests.
Model the Y's mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
Represent the Y's work and culture as an ambassador and storyteller of the organization and brand.
Complete other duties as assigned.