Yoga Instructor — Community Wellness & Morning Classes

Seattle YMCA; Sammamish (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Childcare discounts

Job summary

Seattle YMCA is seeking a part-time on-site Yoga class instructor to lead morning sessions for members, with potential weekend mornings. The role emphasizes building relationships, promoting healthy lifestyles, and supporting Total Health initiatives.

Applicants should hold a Yoga Certification and have 2+ years of teaching or practice experience, with the ability to lead groups, ensure safety, and manage class setup and equipment.

Qualifications

• Yoga Certification.
• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years experience teaching or practicing in specialized area and certification.
• Ability to lead a class or provide individual service.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Ability to motivate and educate members.
• Ability to set up, move and store equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and instructs Yoga classes or programs. Observes and discusses individual progress with participants.
• Develops positive relationships with participants and facilitates relationship building among participants and members. Provides motivational support and guidance.
• Increases participant awareness of all healthy lifestyle factors.
• Encourages member and parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Attends staff meetings and approved trainings as required.
• Sets up and takes down class equipment. Reports equipment problems.
• Ensures safe and effective classes. Responds to, and reports, accidents and incidents.
• Tracks, monitors, evaluates and transitions assigned Total Health participants providing motivational support and counseling.
• Accurately maintains related records.
• Leads ongoing YMCA Total Health classes or programs in a specialized area.

Skills

Lead a class

Motivate members

Emergency response

Relationship building

Education

Yoga Certification

High school education or equivalent

Two+ years teaching experience

Job description

Seattle YMCA is seeking a part-time on-site Yoga class instructor to lead morning sessions for members, with potential weekend mornings. The role emphasizes building relationships, promoting healthy lifestyles, and supporting Total Health initiatives.

Applicants should hold a Yoga Certification and have 2+ years of teaching or practice experience, with the ability to lead groups, ensure safety, and manage class setup and equipment.