Yoga Instructor - East Valley
About The Position
The Yoga Instructor supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The instructor leads group classes in a safe, enjoyable, positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels, builds community among participants, and adapts classes to meet varied health, ability, and cultural needs. The salary range is $25.00–$37.00 per hour. The role includes answering participants’ and members’ questions about health and well-being, maintaining knowledge of wellness information and trends, fostering authentic relationships, celebrating participants’ progress, keeping attendance records, following YMCA policies, responding to emergencies, and attending staff meetings. The instructor must be able to lead group activities and perform the physical tasks described in the posting.
Requirements
- Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
- National certification in group fitness instruction from ACE, NETA, AFAA, or NASM, or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
- Certification in areas of expertise.
- Complete 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 equivalent certification with 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 to support YMCA mission and goals.
- Ask and answer participants’ and members’ questions to help them achieve 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 one another and the YMCA.
- Observe participants and adjust instruction to support varying capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
- Celebrate participants’ achievements related to program or personal goals, skills, and health and well-being.
- Maintain accurate class attendance records.
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures and respond to emergency situations.
- Attend all staff meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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