Group Exercise Instructor - Yoga

YMCA of Greenville; Colonial Hills (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual Y membership with 75%%

50% Discount on Programs

20% Discount on Personal Training

12% Retirement Contribution

403b Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

YMCA of Greenville is seeking a part-time Group Exercise Instructor - Yoga to lead safe, engaging yoga classes at our Greenville branch. The role involves arriving on time, conducting warm-ups, guiding all ability levels, and maintaining equipment and space post-class.

Ideal candidates hold a 200-hour Yoga RYT or related certification (NCCA credentials welcome) and possess CPR/First Aid/BBP. The YMCA offers strong benefits and a community-focused mission.

Qualifications

• Must have a 200 hour Yoga RYT from Yoga Alliance OR Primary Group Exercise Certification + yoga specialty certification.
• Currently holds a Registered Yoga Trainer Certification (RYT) with current membership.
• NCCA certified yoga credential and/or NCCA Group Ex certification are acceptable.
• Instructors must demonstrate clear instruction and fluid movement.
• Able to instruct all ability levels with proper modifications.
• CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention and BBP certifications current.
• Strong member service skills and knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology and physiology.
• Marketing/sales ability and comfort with Microsoft Office and email.
• Demonstrates health and fitness promotion passion and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead group yoga classes in a safe and effective manner.
• Arrive on time, sign in, and prepare the class.
• Begin and end classes on schedule with appropriate warm-up and cool-down.
• Keep sessions fresh with new music and movement patterns.
• Know YMCA emergency procedures and equipment locations.
• Report incidents and maintain a clean, organized space after class.
• Collaborate with other instructors and support a fitness team
• Recommend classes to members based on abilities and interests.
• Represent the YMCA positively and engage with members by name.
• Follow boundaries policies and complete required abuse risk management training.

Education

200 hour Yoga RYT from Yoga Alliance

Primary Group Exercise Certification + yoga specialty certification

Registered Yoga Trainer Certification (RYT) with current membership

NCCA yoga credential

NCCA Group Ex certification

Job description

Overview

The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Group Exercise Instructor - Yoga is responsible to lead group exercise classes in a safe and effective manner.

Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work, we offer the following benefits for our Part-time Staff:

• Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% Discount on Programs, including Childcare, sports and aquatics.
• 20% Discount on Personal Training.
• 12% Retirement Contribution, once fully vested.
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan.

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.

Responsibilities

• Arrives at the branch YMCA in a timely manner in order to clock or sign in and make necessary preparations to teach the class.
• Begins and ends classes on time.
• Is prepared to teach the assigned class by establishing and announcing the class format and design. All equipment and music is appropriate for the class.
• All classes taught include a warm up, main body, and cool down (warm down-water classes) and stretch.
• Keeps classes fresh by incorporating new music, and exercises or movements patterns to classes.
• Knows YMCA emergency procedures. Knows location of First Aid and AED equipment.
• Reports all incidents/injuries to supervisor or MOD. Fills out an incident report before leaving the building.
• Responsible to leave the room in a clean and orderly condition, ensuring that all equipment is turned off and returned to appropriate storage areas, and exercise mats and bikes are wiped down.
• Works cooperatively with supervisor and fellow instructors as part of a fitness team and demonstrates a team spirit by substituting for other instructors when available.
• Speaks positively about other instructors to members and is knowledgeable about the group exercise program in order to recommend classes to members based on their abilities and/or interests.
• Acts as an ambassador for the YMCA, connecting members by learning their names.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers
• Follow mandated reporting requirements
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities

Qualifications

• Must have a 200 hour Yoga RYT from Yoga Alliance OR Must have a Primary Group Exercise Certification + a yoga specialty certification.
• Currently holds a Registered Yoga Trainer Certification (RYT) along with current membership.
• And/or has an NCCA certified yoga credential as well as an NCCA Group Ex certification.
• Shows proficiency with excellent instruction and fluidity of movements and poses.
• Must be able to instruct to all ability levels with proper modifications.
• Instructors hold a current CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention and BBP certification.
• Excellent member service skills.
• Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, & physiology.
• Marketing and sales ability.
• Computer skills involving Microsoft Office and email.
• Desire for health, wellness, and fitness promotion.
• Ability to perform under stress and reach deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Personal passion for health and fitness.