Yoga Instructor

Dow Bay Area Family YMCA; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Membership

Job summary

Dow Bay Area Family YMCA is seeking a yoga instructor to lead group classes in a welcoming, inclusive environment. You will instruct classes safely, modify for varied health and cultural needs, and help members achieve their wellness goals.

Responsibilities include delivering energized classes, providing excellent customer service, building community, tracking attendance, and adhering to YMCA policies. CPR/AED/First Aid certification is required.

Qualifications

• CPR/AED/First Aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing, safe, and educational group Yoga classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to all Y members and guests.
• Answer questions from participants to support health and well-being goals.
• Maintain knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective information and support.
• Build authentic relationships with members and help them connect with the YMCA.
• Observe and adjust approaches to support participants’ capabilities, health, and culture.
• Celebrate participants’ achievements related to goals or health improvements.
• Keep accurate class attendance records.
• Follow YMCA policies and respond to emergencies.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
• Potential opportunities to teach other group exercise classes.

Skills

CPR/AED/First Aid

Job description

Reports to: Wellness Experience Director

Compensation: $20.00 per hour, Free YMCA Membership

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Instructs Yoga group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Effectively builds community within the class. Modifies class as needed to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs.

Essential Functions

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group Yoga classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals
• Delivers exceptional customer service to all Y members and guests
• Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members
• Build effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture
• Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering specific skills or overall health and well-being
• Keeps accurate class attendance records
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and trainings
• Potential opportunities to teach other group exercise classes

Qualifications

• Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid certifications required