Vinyasa Yoga Instructor

Lafayette•Lafayette, CO

17d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for someone to teach Vinyasa Yoga on Sundays at 9:30am and able to sub regularly throughout the week and weekends. Additional yoga styles are welcome to apply, but our immediate need is for a Vinyasa Yoga instructor. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Must hold current Fitness Certification from an accredited agency (ACE, AFAA or equivalent).
Must hold current CPR/AED certification.
Thorough knowledge of city and department rules and regulations.
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, teaching methods and techniques that provide positive motivation.
Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles.
Thorough knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies including: the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm.
Public relations skills.
Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
Choreography and music skills.
Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and supervise the assigned program.
Ability to control large groups of people.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to remain current on the trends of the fitness industry.
Ability to communicate effectively to the participants when teaching skills.
Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action to be taken.
Ability to work with little or no supervision, as necessary.
Ability to analyze and correct facility safety hazards.
Ability to write incident and accident reports, as necessary.
Ability to learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public.

Nice To Haves

Additional yoga styles are welcome to apply.
Additional specialty/certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads, instructs and motivates participants in group exercise activities.
Teaches scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provides adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down or teaches to a specific format.
For each class, plans class curriculum, and prepares music and appropriate equipment, setting up and taking down equipment as required.
Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for diverse participants with varying skill levels.
Provides a safe, effective and supportive learning environment.
Keeps supervisor informed of customer and facility needs.
Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are followed.
Keeps accurate track of class attendance.
Responsible for finding a dependable, appropriate substitute upon their absence.
Attends scheduled meetings as required.
Performs related duties as required.