Yoga Teacher - River North

CorePower Yoga•Chicago, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

A CorePower Yoga Instructor delivers an extraordinary student experience by welcoming students, guiding them through a CPY-aligned class, and supporting each person in their practice. Instructors build supportive relationships, remain accessible and approachable, prioritize student safety, and embody CorePower Yoga’s core values. The role includes teaching classes, connecting with students before and after class, handling check-in and front desk responsibilities, maintaining studio cleanliness, and serving as an in-studio ambassador for CPY initiatives. Instructors are assigned a studio set that includes a home studio and supporting studio(s). They teach scheduled permanent classes, prioritize subbing support, receive routine feedback and communications, and support community growth and CPY initiatives.

Requirements

  • For training completed prior to June 2020: Certificate of completion from a 200-hour yoga teacher training plus 50 hours of continuing education for C1, C2, HPF, and Hot Formats; or Yoga Sculpt or Fitness Training plus 40 hours of continuing education for Yoga Sculpt.
  • For training completed after June 2020: Certificate from a format-related 200-hour yoga teacher training in person or online, and/or completion of a CorePower Yoga Online teacher training, and/or completion of the 50HR Yoga Sculpt Intensive.
  • Current CPR/AED certification.
  • Excellent oral communication, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Ability to lead students in physical activity for up to 1.5 hours at a time.
  • Ability to withstand exposure to heat up to 104 degrees for at least 60 minutes in heated classes.
  • Ability to move around the studio, crouch, bend, reach, and lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Teach a minimum of two CorePower Yoga classes per week, with a minimum of four hours in studio.
  • Educate students on alignment, offer posture modifications as appropriate, and use CPY cueing formulas to provide a safe and consistent practice environment.
  • Arrive 30 minutes before and remain 30 minutes after each class to read studio communications, plan CPY-aligned classes using CPY Class Planning and support tools, and connect with the student community.
  • Connect with students before and after class to support their personal growth, studio growth, and current CPY initiatives.
  • Welcome students, check them in, navigate POS transactions, perform front desk duties, and help ensure a memorable student experience.
  • Perform assigned cleaning tasks in accordance with CPY Smart Health Protocol cleanliness standards and to support student and employee safety.
  • Uphold CPY Core Values and foster positive working relationships to contribute to a supportive and fun studio environment.
  • Act as an in-studio ambassador for CPY initiatives and business streams, including All Access Membership, programming and lifestyle programs, and retail.
  • Teach scheduled permanent classes at an assigned home studio and supporting studio(s), prioritize subbing support, and support community growth and CPY initiatives.

Benefits

  • Free All Access Membership for studio and online use.
  • Free All Access Membership for one additional person.
  • Retail discounts.
  • Continued education offerings.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
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