Yoga Instructor

Chelsea Piers Lp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea Piers Fitness in New York, NY seeks a Group Fitness Instructor to deliver engaging fitness classes, promote the brand, and support events. The role requires a 500-hour YTT or equivalent, CPR/AED, and at least 1 year teaching experience. Proficiency in Office tools and strong communication are essential. Flexible schedule, including weekends, is needed.

Join a team dedicated to exceptional member experiences, fitness community building, and reliable class operations support.

Qualifications

• 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) certification required.
• Combine one 200-hour YTT + one 300-hour YTT, or an equivalent 500-hour YTT.
• Yoga Alliance RYS preferred; YTT must be yoga-specific.
• Minimum 1 year experience teaching fitness classes.
• CPR & AED Training.
• At least 2 years of teaching group fitness classes preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Teams.
• Strong communication skills.
• Reliability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Instructor and provide members an amazing Group Fitness experience.
• Act as a Brand Ambassador for Chelsea Piers Fitness.
• Provide excellent customer service, externally and internally.
• Participate in special and member events as scheduled, virtually and in-person.
• Maintain operations protocols in classes.
• Complete all administrative requirements associated with class preparation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Reliability

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams)

Education

500-hour YTT (Yoga Teacher Training)

Tools

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Chelsea Piers Fitness - All New York City Locations - New York, NY 10011

Salary Range: $60.00 - $90.00 Hourly

The Opportunity

At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences.

Role & Responsibilities

The responsibilities and duties described here are representative of those a Group Fitness instructor must perform. This is not a comprehensive list and other duties may be assigned.

General Responsibilities

• Serve as an Instructor and provide members an amazing Group Fitness experience.
• Engage in marketing and social media outreach and participate in events to gain a loyal following of Chelsea Piers Fitness members.
• Act as a Brand Ambassador for Chelsea Piers Fitness.
• Provide excellent customer service, externally and internally.
• Participate in special and member events as scheduled, virtually and in-person.
• Maintain operations protocols in classes.
• Complete all administrative requirements associated with class preparation.

Qualifications

500-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) certification required:

• Combination of one 200-hour YTT certification AND one 300-hour YTT certification.
• Or, one 500-hour YTT certification.
• Yoga Alliance RYS (Registered Yoga School) preferred.
• YTT certifications must be yoga-specific.
• Meditation, breathwork, Reiki or other adjacent modalities do not qualify.

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching fitness classes.
• CPR & AED Training.
• At least 2 years of teaching group fitness classes preferred.
• High-energy, personable and passion for fitness with a team-first mentality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Teams.
• Strong communication skills.
• Reliability.

Work Schedule

Must have the flexibility to work a non-traditional schedule including weekend, holiday and early morning/midday/late evening weekday availability.

Chelsea Piers Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer.