Variable Specialty Fitness Instructor - Yoga
About The Position
Yoga Instructors teach classes at City of Lakewood Recreation Centers. The position receives general supervision from the Recreation Coordinator, Fitness and Wellness, and assists in instructing community members, educating participants on proper and safe exercise form, enforcing group fitness area policies and procedures, and executing the risk management plan. Instructors must maintain Yoga and CPR/First Aid certifications. This is a variable, part-time, non-benefited position. Variable employees are at-will and work in a seasonal or temporary capacity, with schedules based on business need. The hiring rate is $23.00 per hour; the stated pay range is $15.16–$57.58.
Requirements
- Nationally recognized Yoga certification.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, as specified in the certification requirements.
- At least 6 months of teaching experience.
- Experience and willingness to work with a wide array of populations and/or conditions.
- Awareness and recognition of exercise contraindications.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Physical ability to safely move Reformer equipment between a vertical position against a wall and horizontal class-ready position on the floor.
- Working knowledge of and aptitude in fitness.
- Strong customer-service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate.
- Ability to make sound decisions.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to use a computer and online time-entry system, and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with City personnel and the general public.
- Ability to maintain personal and professional health to act as a role model.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in large-group presentations is highly recommended.
Responsibilities
- Instruct Yoga classes for community members at Lakewood Recreation Centers.
- Educate participants on proper and safe exercise form.
- Enforce policies and procedures in group fitness activity areas.
- Execute the risk management plan.
- Maintain Yoga and CPR/First Aid certifications.
- Recognize exercise contraindications, safety concerns, and class deficiencies, and make necessary modifications.
- Adhere to the class format.
- Help cover or substitute for other instructors as needed.
- Encourage participation in other City of Lakewood fitness programs.
- Maintain personal and professional health to serve as a role model for patrons and coworkers.
- Use the City's online time-entry system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
