Yoga Teacher - Park Ridge

CorePower Yoga • Park Ridge, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

A CorePower Yoga Instructor delivers an extraordinary student experience by welcoming students, guiding them through CPY-aligned classes, supporting student safety and personal growth, and embodying the company’s Core Values. Instructors build supportive relationships by being accessible and approachable, helping create an inclusive and consistent space for the community to practice.

The role includes teaching at least two CorePower Yoga classes per week and spending a minimum of four hours in the studio. Instructors are scheduled to arrive 30 minutes before and remain 30 minutes after each class to review studio communications, plan classes using CPY tools, handle front desk and point-of-sale duties, connect with students, and support studio initiatives. The position also includes assigned cleaning tasks and acting as an ambassador for CPY programs, memberships, and retail offerings.

Instructors are assigned a studio set that includes a home studio and supporting studios. They teach scheduled permanent classes, prioritize substitute-teaching support, receive routine feedback and communications, and help grow the community and support CPY initiatives. The role requires leading physical activity for up to 1.5 hours at a time and tolerating heat up to 104 degrees for at least 60 minutes during heated classes.

Requirements

• 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 additional hours of continuing education for Yoga Sculpt, for training completed before June 2020.
• For training completed after June 2020, a certificate from a format-related 200-hour yoga teacher training completed in person or online, and/or completion of a CorePower Yoga Online teacher training, and/or completion of the 50-hour 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 tolerate 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 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of two CorePower Yoga classes per week, with a minimum of four hours of studio time.
• Educate students on alignment, offer appropriate posture modifications, and use CPY cueing formulas to support safe practice.
• Arrive 30 minutes before and remain 30 minutes after each class to review studio communications, plan CPY-aligned classes using CPY planning and support tools, and connect with the student community.
• Support students’ personal growth, studio growth, and current CPY initiatives through interactions before and after class.
• Welcome students, check them in, handle point-of-sale transactions and front desk duties, and help ensure a memorable experience.
• Perform assigned cleaning tasks to maintain CPY Smart Health Protocol cleanliness standards and promote student and employee safety.
• Uphold CPY Core Values and foster positive working relationships and a supportive, fun studio environment.
• Represent current CPY initiatives and business streams, including All Access Membership, programming, lifestyle programs, and retail.
• Teach assigned permanent classes at a home studio and supporting studios, prioritize substitute-teaching support, and support community growth and CPY initiatives.

Benefits

• Free All Access Membership for in-studio or 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.

What This Job Offers

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