Yoga Instructor (DB)

The Edge Fitness Clubs • Danbury, CT

9d

About The Position

The Yoga Instructor delivers safe, effective, and motivational classes that create positive member experiences. The role demonstrates yoga poses with correct alignment and terminology, guides students through practice, and promotes yoga’s history, knowledge, philosophy, and mindfulness. The instructor builds class attendance and community through skillful teaching and positive interactions, helps recruit participants, and maintains a growing social media presence to promote classes and events. The position requires teaching at least two classes per week and supporting the club’s policies, mission, staff, and members.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience teaching yoga.
• Willingness to acquire and maintain current CPR/AED certification.
• Outgoing, energetic, and able to perform in front of an audience.
• Access to regular email and phone communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of safe yoga techniques and ability to demonstrate them.

Nice To Haves

• 200 RYT (Yoga Alliance) certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality member experiences through safe, effective, and motivational classes.
• Demonstrate yoga poses with precise alignment and correct terminology, safely guiding students through the practice.
• Promote the history, knowledge, and philosophy of yoga and mindfulness.
• Increase attendance through knowledge, skill, and emotional connection.
• Teach at least two classes per week.
• Create community through positive interactions before and after class.
• Address member concerns or direct them to appropriate club management.
• Report equipment maintenance needs to club management.
• Build excitement for classes and recruit members to join.
• Secure appropriate substitutes to ensure class coverage in accordance with Edge policies and procedures.
• Maintain a growing social media presence to attract participants to classes and special events.
• Read staff communications and attend staff meetings as required.
• Maintain a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors, club staff, and members.
• Adhere to Group Fitness policies and procedures.
• Support and articulate the Edge Fitness mission statement.
• Maintain a healthy way of life.

Benefits

• Free gym membership.
• 401(k) enrollment.
• Discounts on personal training, apparel, the shake bar, and Edge Kids.
• Flexible schedule.
• Fun work environment and positive culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed