Washington D.C. Yoga Instructor

Puppy Sphere; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35% discount on individual puppy yoga

Job summary

Puppy Sphere in Washington, DC is seeking a part-time on-site Yoga Instructor who loves puppies and has a warm, bubbly personality. You will lead all levels-friendly yoga with puppies and manage up to 4 classes in a day, with emphasis on safety and enjoyment.

Certified Yoga Instructor (RYT 200 or equivalent) and active Professional Liability Insurance are required. Weekend availability is a plus; a 35% discount on puppy yoga classes is offered.

Qualifications

• Certified Yoga Instructor (RYT 200 or equivalent).
• Must hold valid Professional Liability Insurance covering fitness instruction.
• Genuine love for animals, particularly puppies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to create a friendly, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all levels-friendly yoga classes with puppies present.
• Teach up to 4 sessions per scheduled day with 35 or 45 minutes each.
• Provide modifications and adjustments for different skill levels.
• Collaborate with Puppy Sphere team to maintain a clean, organized space.
• Schedule availability on weekdays; weekend availability is a plus.

Skills

Yoga instruction

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

RYT 200 Certification

Tools

Liability Insurance

Job description

Welcome to Puppy Sphere, we are a high-growth startup redefining the wellness category through puppy therapy! We’re on a mission to bring people together in welcoming spaces where the gentle power of puppies helps them slow down, boost their mood, and return again and again.

As North America’s original puppy yoga company, we’ve built a community of over 400,000 people, making puppy therapy part of their everyday wellbeing ritual. We’ve partnered with global brands including the NBA, TikTok, and Google to bring the gentle power of puppies to even more workplaces, events, and communities!

Job Description:

This is a part-time, on-site role located in Washington D.C.; for the position of Yoga Instructor at Puppy Sphere. We are looking for yoga instructors that are passionate about yoga, love puppies, and have a warm, bubbly personality.

You will lead all levels-friendly yoga classes while ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for both attendees and puppies! As Yoga Instructor, you will be responsible for up to 4 yoga classes, of either 35 or 45 minutes each, throughout one day.

This is a contract, on-site role in Washington D.C. and weekday availability is a necessity. Weekend availability is a plus.

• Our 45 minute sessions are $45/session
• Our 35 minute sessions are $35/session
  
• Lead and instruct beginner (all levels) yoga flow classes with an emphasis on relaxation and enjoyment.
• Be mindful and patient that puppies will be present during practice and attendees will have divided attention to the yoga practice and puppies.
• Create a welcoming and positive atmosphere for all attendees.
• Provide modifications and adjustments to accommodate different skill levels.
• Collaborate with the Puppy Sphere team members to maintain a clean and organized space.
• Candidate must be available on weekdays for scheduling (1 day per weekend).
• Additional weekend availability is a huge plus.
• Candidate must be available to teach up to x4sessions per scheduled day.
• Certified Yoga Instructor (RYT 200 or equivalent).
• Must hold valid Professional Liability Insurance covering fitness instruction.
• Genuine love for animals, particularly puppies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to create a friendly, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Patience and adaptability to handle the playful nature of puppies during classes.

Work with a fast-growing startup.

Experience the happiness of working around puppies.

35% discount on individual puppy yoga classes.

Opportunity to work with celebrity clients and industry giants.

Puppy Sphere Values:

• We create happiness.
• We adapt.
• We show up.
• We raise the bar .

We’re so grateful for your interest in joining the team here at Puppy Sphere! Due to the high number of applications we receive, we may not be able to personally reach out to everyone, but please know we truly appreciate the time and effort you’ve taken to apply