Yoga Instructor

City of Golden • Golden, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Golden Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a part-time yoga instructor to teach classes to youth, adults, and seniors. The ability to teach classes on Monday/Wednesday 10:15-11:15 am is preferred, but different class day/times will be considered. The instructor will teach Yoga classes, coordinate music and choreography, and assist with program evaluation by providing feedback and recommendations. They will also handle and report any problems or emergencies, promote exercise safety, and be responsible for the set-up and take-down of equipment, as well as keeping equipment and class space organized. The instructor must secure a substitute when unable to work and follow all department policies while maintaining a friendly and professional attitude. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED).
• Minimum five years’ experience practicing yoga.
• One year teaching experience.
• Current certification in one or more yoga disciplines or affiliations required.
• Must hold a current CPR certification.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions and use good judgment during stressful situations.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Must be self-motivated and must work well independently.
• Ability to work well with people of all ages and abilities.
• Provides positive, fun, and safe experiences to the class participants.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to teach classes on Monday/Wednesday 10:15-11:15am is preferred.
• Certification in one or more yoga disciplines or affiliations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Yoga classes.
• Coordinates and prepares music and choreography of class routines as necessary.
• Assist the Recreation Coordinator - Fitness with the evaluation of the program by providing feedback and recommendations for class/program improvement.
• Handles and reports to the Recreation Supervisor any problems, concerns, or emergencies that arise during their classes.
• Promote exercise safety awareness and best practices.
• Responsible for set-up and take-down of equipment when applicable.
• Responsible for keeping equipment and class space organized.
• Responsible for securing a substitute when unable to work assigned class.
• Follows and enforces all department policies, rules, and regulations while maintaining a friendly and professional attitude.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED