Yoga Instructor

Ascend; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

ASCEND is seeking enthusiastic yoga instructors for its Pittsburgh locations. In this part-time role, you will lead 60-minute classes, build strong connections with students, and actively promote the ASCEND yoga program.

Classes are typically 60 minutes with prep and cleanup time, and you will likely teach at least one class per week on a recurring schedule. You should be prepared to discuss your professional training and experience, and bring strong communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Formal yoga teacher certification preferred, but not required.
• Be prepared to speak to your professional training and experience.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create personal connections with each student and be invested in their personal yoga journey.
• Actively promote yourself and the ASCEND yoga program.
• Teach a minimum of 1 class/week by holding to a recurring schedule you can commit to.
• Optionally, plan and execute yoga workshops.
• Support your team and sub whenever able.
• Secure substitute teachers whenever necessary.
• Set up classroom appropriately with preferred props, music, and lighting.
• Tidy the studio before and after every class.
• Focus on client safety by providing thoughtful sequencing and specific alignment cues.
• Participate in team meetings and attend local and regional events when appropriate.
• Stay up to date with any relevant certifications and trainings.
• Safely sequence classes that address students needs and abilities.
• Check in participants via gym software.

Skills

Physical skills

Knowledge of anatomy

Versatility

Stress management

Breathing techniques

Creativity in teaching approaches

Self-motivation

Communication

Time management

Education

Yoga teacher certification

Job description

ASCEND Climbing Yoga Instructor Pittsburgh, PA·Pittsburgh, PA·Part time Company website

ASCEND South Side and Point Breeze are seeking yoga instructors for a cross-disciplinary yoga program. Instructors will be responsible for providing clients with a safe and exceptional class experience, fostering a supportive environment with clients and among the instructor team and across all departments of ASCEND, and marketing and growing their classes. Yoga classes at ASCEND are always 60 minutes long with allotted time for class prep and cleanup.

About ASCEND Climbing

ASCEND fosters an equitable, holistic, community-based, climbing, fitness, and yoga experience. We strive to provide the best climbing and fitness experience for our customers. From excellent equipment to knowledgeable staff, our gym will be a top-notch operation. The space will be one that fosters community and belonging, by being more than just a climbing gym: it’s a “third place” where customers can feel just as comfortable as they do at their workplace and their home, and where our customers want to simply be. We realize that all around fitness is key to climbing well, which is why we nurture activities like yoga, cross-training, and cardio, and promote smart nutrition and ample rest within our gym and community.

Description

About Our Yoga Classes

The studios at ASCEND offers a full schedule of varied yoga class styles and workshops led by experienced and dedicated teachers. All classes will help students develop, maintain, and progress their yoga and meditation practice, while focusing on proper alignment and form.

Learn more about our yoga program at ascendclimbing.com/yoga.

Main Responsibilities & Duties

• Create personal connections with each student and be invested in their personal yoga journey
• Actively promote yourself and the ASCEND yoga program
• Teach a minimum of 1 class/week by holding to a recurring schedule you can commit to
• Optionally, plan and execute yoga workshops
• Support your team and sub whenever able
• Secure substitute teachers whenever necessary
• Set up classroom appropriately with preferred props, music, and lighting
• Tidy the studio before and after every class
• Focus on client safety by providing thoughtful sequencing and specific alignment cues
• Participate in team meetings and attend local and regional events when appropriate
• Stay up to date with any relevant certifications and trainings
• Safely sequence classes that address students needs and abilities
• Check in participants via gym software

Qualities & Experience

Formal yoga teacher certification is preferred, but not required. Please be prepared to speak to your professional training and experience.

• Physical skills
• Knowledge of anatomy
• Versatility
• Stress management
• Breathing techniques
• Creativity in teaching approaches
• Self-motivation
• Communication
• Time management

$22 or more per hour, depending on experience