Yoga Instructor

YMCA of San Diego County; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a dedicated Yoga Instructor to lead safe, engaging classes and welcome participants. You will guide members across levels, demonstrate form, and help attendees reach health and wellness goals within a supportive group setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe space, efficient class setup, and building a welcoming community while following YMCA guidelines and emergency procedures. The role emphasizes service and safety.

Qualifications

• Yoga certification recognized by Yoga Alliance at least RYT-200.
• 1+ year of experience leading Yoga exercise classes.
• All trainings completed within 90 days from date of hire.
• Strong communication with members of all fitness levels.
• Fingerprinting required by YMCA policy; background check as part of process.
• CPR/AED and First Aid from an approved organization.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive member experience by welcoming participants and engaging them in workouts.
• Demonstrate proper form, provide modifications, and cue effectively.
• Maintain a clean and safe workout area and equipment setup.
• Use scheduled class time efficiently and guide participants to health goals.
• Build community by learning names and supporting members’ wellness goals.
• Adhere to YMCA guidelines and respond swiftly in emergencies.

Skills

Yoga instruction experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Yoga Alliance RYT-200 Certification

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Overview

The Yoga Instructor is responsible for building positive relationships among members, participants, volunteers, and staff by actively greeting and providing excellent customer service, guidance, and leadership. The instructor creates and leads Yoga exercise classes in a safe, effective, and timely manner, appropriate to the level of the participants in class, to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual health.

For information on Y Employee Perks, click on this link:Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)

Schedule

• Flexibility with weekends and evenings

Responsibilities

• Create a positive member experience through welcoming participants and ensuring they are actively engaged in their workout

• Provide a safe workout routine by demonstrating proper form and technique, appropriate modifications, and cueing.

• Maintain a clean and safe workout area

• Effectively utilize scheduled class time

• Properly set up and breakdown class equipment in allotted timeframe

• Build community through forming positive relationships through learning names, and helping members reach their Health & Wellness Goals

• Adhere to the core functions of the YMCA and exemplify Y Group Exercise Class Guidelines
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• Physical ability to lead and participate in exercise/fitness activities
• Ability to communicate verbally to large and small groups of members
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Yoga certification recognized by Yoga Alliance, min RYT-200

• 1+ year’s experience leading Yoga exercise classes preferred

• All job required trainings within 90 days from date of hire

• Strong communication skills and the capability to work with members of all fitness levels and abilities
• Knowledge of fitness principles and practical applications required
• Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and includesubsequentarrest notifications
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within30 daysofhireand must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego CountyOffice of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Pay Range

USD $22.64 - USD $27.17 /Hr.