Yoga Instructor (Hays)

greateraustinyexternal; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Austin YMCA is seeking a Yoga Instructor to lead classes that blend fitness, mindfulness, and holistic health. You will guide participants, ensure safety, and promote a welcoming, growth-oriented environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of teaching yoga, 200+ hours training, Yoga Alliance certification, and CPR/AED/First Aid. You will collaborate with staff and support YMCA program objectives while delivering exceptional service to the community.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old at time of hire.
• 1–2 years of yoga teaching experience (min. 200 hours).
• Certified Yoga Instructor with recognized accreditation.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
• Experience teaching diverse populations preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual or group yoga classes as directed.
• Arrive 7–10 minutes before class and start on time.
• Assist with maintenance requests for fitness equipment.
• Judge appropriate class level for participants.
• Set up and store equipment as needed.
• Follow YMCA Fitness Program objectives and policies.
• Render first aid and document incidents as required.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.
• Promote the Y’s mission and participate in team goals.

Skills

Yoga instruction

CPR/AED & First Aid

Communication

Team player

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

200+ hours yoga teacher training

Yoga Alliance certification

CPR/AED & First Aid certification

Job description

Why Your Role Matters

Step into a transformative role as a Yoga Instructor at the Greater Austin YMCA, where your expertise will shape lives and elevate well-being. As a fitness and wellness authority, you'll lead dynamic classes that not only teach exercise but also promote mindfulness and holistic health. With a commitment to excellence, you'll ensure each session is a memorable, safe, and enriching experience for every participant. Your unique ability to inspire will empower individuals to surpass their limits and embrace their full potential. Join us in fostering a community where fitness, mindfulness, and personal growth flourish, and together, let's make a lasting impact on the community.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead individual or group classes as designated by the supervisor.
• Arrive 7-10 minutes before class starts and be prepared to start class on time.
• Submit proper maintenance requests as needed for repairs and maintenance of fitness equipment.
• Be responsible for judging the appropriate level for all participants.
• Set up and put away equipment as needed.
• Understand and carry out YMCA Fitness Program objectives.
• Know, understand, obey, and enforce all rules and policies of the YMCA equally.
• Know and follow the YMCA of Austin's Human Resources Guidelines, Code of Ethics, payroll procedures (including completing timesheets), and established emergency procedures.
• Render first aid as needed and complete incident/accident report form for every injury/altercation on the premises.
• Attend all required meetings and/or trainings.
• Actively and enthusiastically support the Center and Association goals and directions through effective completion of tasks and verbal display to peers, staff, members, and guests.

• Lead by example the Y's mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y's work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Y

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age upon date of hire.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must have beginner-level fitness skills, including 1-2 years of previous experience teaching yoga. (min. 200 hours)
• Certified Yoga Instructor with a recognized accreditation (e.g., Yoga Alliance).
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Previous experience teaching yoga classes to diverse populations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of various yoga styles and the ability to adapt instruction accordingly.
• You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in an effort to continuously improve.
• You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others.
• You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and writeeffectively.

• You build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.

• You leverage people's differences as strengths.

• You are organized, able to prioritize tasks and handle multiple assignments.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk and occasionally lift and/or move items including equipment, furniture and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.