Senior Holistic & Therapeutic Yoga Instructor - Master Instructor

Metropolitan YMCA Of The Oranges Inc; Livingston (NJ); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

12% retirement benefits upon eligible

403(b) plan

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Metro Y program discounts

Complimentary YMCA facilities

Résumé du poste

Metropolitan YMCA Of The Oranges Inc invites a Senior Holistic & Therapeutic Yoga Instructor to design and deliver integrative mind-body programming that enhances physical, emotional, and energetic health. This role blends traditional yoga with holistic therapies to provide premium offerings that support outcomes.

The instructor leads classes, workshops, and private sessions, collaborates with wellness leadership to expand specialty programs, and drives engagement through demonstrations, events,

Qualifications

• RYT-500 certification and extensive training in multiple yoga disciplines.
• Certification in pranayama, meditation, and yoga philosophy.
• Experience teaching diverse populations and skill levels.

Responsabilités

• Design and deliver multi-disciplinary yoga and wellness classes integrating diverse modalities.
• Lead specialized workshops, therapeutic sessions, and fee-based programs.
• Collaborate with wellness leadership to expand high-value offerings.
• Support marketing and community outreach through demonstrations and workshops.
• Provide individualized modifications to ensure accessibility and safety.
• Maintain participant engagement, retention, and satisfaction.

Connaissances

Yoga instruction

Breathwork & pranayama

Meditation guidance

Energy work

Program design

Accessibility coaching

Marketing outreach

Formation

Yoga Alliance RYT-500 Certification

Training in Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Kundalini

Certification in Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga Philosophy

Holistic Health Practitioner certification

Certified Health Coach

Qigong Instructor certification

Description du poste

Description

The Senior Holistic & Therapeutic Yoga Instructor is a highly credentialed wellness professional responsible for designing and delivering advanced, integrative mind-body programs that support physical, emotional, and energetic health. This role blends traditional yoga instruction with specialized holistic therapies, offering a premium experience that differentiates program offerings and supports enhanced participant outcomes.

This instructor leads specialized classes, workshops, and therapeutic sessions that align with strategic wellness initiatives, including chronic disease support, stress reduction, recovery, and whole-person health.

Requirements

Role and Responsibilities

• Design and deliver multi-disciplinary yoga and wellness classes integrating:
• Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Kundalini Yoga
• Pranayama (breathwork) and meditation practices
• Qigong and energy-based movement
• Facilitate specialty wellness sessions and fee-based programs, including:
• Sound healing and singing bowl therapy
• Guided meditation and mindfulness workshops
• Reiki and energy balancing sessions
• Develop therapeutic programming that supports:
• Stress management and mental wellness
• Chronic illness and recovery populations
• Active older adults and special populations
• Create progressive, outcomes-based class plans that improve participant mobility, strength, relaxation, and
• overall wellbeing
• Provide individualized modifications and coaching to ensure accessibility and safety for all participants
• Collaborate with wellness leadership to expand specialty program offerings and drive revenue through unique,
• high-value services
• Maintain strong participant engagement, retention, and satisfaction through relationship-building and
• personalized attention
• Support marketing and community outreach through demonstrations, events, and workshops

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Required

• Yoga Alliance RYT-500 Certification
• Extensive training in multiple yoga disciplines: o Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Kundalini Yoga
• Certification in Pranayama, Meditation, and Yoga Philosophy
• Demonstrated experience teaching diverse populations and skill levels

Preferred / Specialized Credentials

• Holistic Health Practitioner certification
• Certified Health Coach
• Qigong Instructor certification
• International training experience (e.g., Nepal yoga training)
• Aerial Yoga Certification
• Reiki Master certification
• Sound Healing / Singing Bowl Therapy certification
• Meditation facilitation certification

Work Environment

• Leads group classes, workshops, and private sessions
• May support special events, community wellness programs, and signature offerings
• Works collaboratively with wellness, fitness, and program leadership teams

Part Time Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes paid sick leave, a legal plan, disability insurance, life insurance, 12% retirement benefits upon eligibility, a 403 (b) plan, an employee assistance program, professional development opportunities, Metro Y program discounts, and complimentary use of YMCA facilities.