Yoga Instructor (MA)

The Edge Fitness Clubs • Manchester, CT

5d

About The Position

The Yoga Instructor delivers safe, effective, and motivational classes that create high-quality member experiences. The role demonstrates yoga poses with precise alignment and appropriate terminology, guides students through practice, and promotes yoga history, knowledge, philosophy, and mindfulness. The instructor helps increase class attendance, builds community through positive interactions, and supports the Edge Fitness mission and Group Fitness policies. The position requires teaching at least two classes per week and may include communicating with members, maintaining a social media presence, coordinating substitutes, attending occasional staff meetings, and reporting equipment maintenance needs.

Requirements

• Six months of experience teaching yoga.
• Willingness to acquire and maintain current CPR/AED certification.
• Must be outgoing, energetic, and able to perform in front of an audience.
• Must have access to regular email and phone communication.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of safe yoga techniques and the ability to demonstrate them.

Nice To Haves

• 200 RYT (Yoga Alliance) preferred.

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.
• Drive excitement for classes and recruit members to join.
• Secure appropriate substitutes to ensure class coverage according to 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 on occasion 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 culture.

What This Job Offers

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