On-site Yoga Instructor for Community Wellness

Seattle YMCA; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Mental health resources

PTO accrual

Job summary

Seattle YMCA is seeking an on-site Yoga Instructor to lead classes for YMCA members and contribute to Total Health initiatives. You will plan, instruct, and assess progress while fostering a supportive, inclusive environment.

This role emphasizes safety, engagement, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices within the community. Applicants should have a Yoga Certification, at least a high school diploma, and 2+ years in teaching or practicing the discipline.

Qualifications

• Yoga Certification required.
• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years teaching or practice in the area with certification.
• Ability to lead a class or provide individual service.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Ability to motivate and educate members.
• Ability to set up, move and store equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and instructs Yoga classes or programs.
• Observes and discusses participant progress.
• Develops positive relationships with participants and supports.
• Increases awareness of healthy lifestyle factors.
• Encourages member and parent involvement and volunteers.
• Attends staff trainings and meetings as required.
• Sets up and takes down class equipment and reports issues.
• Ensures safe and effective classes and handles incidents.
• Maintains records related to Total Health participants.
• Leads Total Health classes or programs in a specialty area.

Skills

Yoga Certification

Class leadership

Motivation & guidance

Safety awareness

Education

High school education or equivalent

Two+ years teaching experience

Job description

Seattle YMCA is seeking an on-site Yoga Instructor to lead classes for YMCA members and contribute to Total Health initiatives. You will plan, instruct, and assess progress while fostering a supportive, inclusive environment.

This role emphasizes safety, engagement, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices within the community. Applicants should have a Yoga Certification, at least a high school diploma, and 2+ years in teaching or practicing the discipline.