Yoga Instructor

Seeking a Certified Yoga Instructor to teach gentle yoga class and have the ability to teach a slow Vinyasa style as well. Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-6:45p and rotating Saturdays from 10-11am options available.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Wellness Instructor works to conduct a safe, effective, educational and fun wellness class in a manner that accomplishes the mission and goals of the YMCA OF THE ROSES.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Conducts a safe and effective land or water based wellness class designed to improve muscular and cardiovascular strength, flexibility and range of motion, balance, coordination and well being
2. Puts the health and well-being of the class participant first in all aspects, providing exercise modifications for participant safety and success
3. Builds authentic relationships with class participants, while also providing connections with other YMCA staff and members to enhance membership
4. Is available to work regularly scheduled classes and to serve as a substitute instructor during weekday, weeknight and weekend classes as necessary
5. Maintains working knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective information and support to participants
6. Secures, sets-up and maintains equipment and facility as required for class, reporting any unsafe facility concerns to the Wellness Coordinator/Director
7. Begins and ends class on time
8. Maintains accurate attendance records
9. Wears appropriate and approved attire, therefore being easily identifiable by participants and members
10. Utilizes music and choreography developed for specialty certifications and provided through enrollment to certifying organizations; examples include receiving music and choreography from the Zumba Instructor Network, Les Mills quarterly auto ship or Water In Motion choreography
11. If working as an off-site instructor, must also be responsible for any additional duties and tasks, i.e. provide own transportation to the off-site facility, arrive on time, set-up/tear-down equipment, etc.
12. Applies YMCA OF THE ROSES policy/procedures for emergency situations, including but not limited to accidents and fire alarms
13. Serves as a role model for other staff members by demonstrating exemplary job skills and behavior
14. Attends required staff meetings, educational workshops and certifications
15. Maintains certification by attending CEC classes and submitting required updated paperwork to the YMCA of the USA and the YMCA OF THE ROSES.
16. Completes additional duties as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator/Director

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Relationships
• Communication
• Developing Self & Others
• Community

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• 1 to 2 years' experience as a certified instructor in job related function or certified in a fitness specialty such as Les Mills, Spinning, SilverSneakers, SilverSplash, WATERinMOTION, American Council on Exercise (ACE), Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), a YMCA of the USA Chronic Disease Prevention certification such as LIVESTRONG at the YMCA or Diabetes Prevention, EnhanceFitness, or 200 hours RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher).
• Must have valid CPR/ AED certification before teaching the first class.
• Complete Living our Cause within 1 month of hire
• Complete the following within 3 months of hire:

1. Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y
2. Foundations of Listen First
3. Principles of Member Health and Wellness
4. Group Exercise at the Y
5. Foundations of Group Exercise (offered by ACE)

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to instruct and observe health seekers with proper form and technique.
• Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force regularly and 45 pounds of force occasionally.
• Ability to Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift grasp, talk, make repetitive motions, see and hear.