Yoga Instructor - East Valley

YMCA of Silicon Valley•San Jose, CA

About The Position

This position supports the YMCA’s work as a nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Yoga Instructor leads group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment welcoming people of all skill and fitness levels, and helps build community within each class. The instructor modifies classes as needed to address participants’ varied health, ability, and cultural needs. The role leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes in accordance with supervisor direction and YMCA goals. It includes supporting participants in their health and well-being goals, maintaining current wellness knowledge, building authentic relationships, celebrating participant achievements, maintaining accurate attendance records, following YMCA policies and procedures, and responding to emergencies. The instructor attends staff meetings and performs other duties as assigned. The stated salary range is $25.00–$37.00 per hour.

Requirements

CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
National certification in group fitness instruction (ACE, NETA, AFAA, or NASM) or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
Certification in areas of expertise.
Obtain YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.
Complete Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y, Foundations of Listen First, and Principles of Member Health & Wellness.
Complete Group Exercise at the Y and Foundations of Group Exercise at the Y, or an equivalent certification from another organization, within six months of hire.
Ability to observe and respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in an emergency.
Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, push, and pull.
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes as directed by the supervisor.
Ask and answer participants’ and members’ questions to support their health and well-being goals.
Maintain working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support.
Build authentic relationships with members and help participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
Observe participants and adjust the approach to support their capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
Celebrate participants’ program and personal achievements, skill mastery, and progress in health and well-being.
Keep accurate class attendance records.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures and respond to emergency situations.
Attend all staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.