Yoga Instructor (Hays)

Austin YMCA; Buda, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free household YMCA membership

Retirement planning options

Learning & development workshops

AT&T and T-Mobile discounts

Discounts on programs and services

Job summary

Greater Austin YMCA in Austin, TX seeks a dedicated Yoga Instructor to lead dynamic classes that blend fitness with mindfulness and holistic well‑being. You will inspire participants, ensure safety, and promote a welcoming community while upholding YMCA values.

Ideal applicants have 1–2 years of teaching yoga (min. 200 hours), a Yoga Alliance certification, CPR/AED and First Aid, plus strong communication and teamwork skills to support diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old and high school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of prior yoga teaching experience (min 200 hours).
• Certified Yoga Instructor with recognized accreditation (e.g., Yoga Alliance).
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Experience teaching yoga to diverse populations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt instruction to different skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual or group yoga classes as designated by supervisor.
• Arrive 7–10 minutes before class and start on time.
• Maintain and report fitness equipment needs and repairs.
• Assess participant levels and tailor instruction accordingly.
• Set up and put away equipment as needed.
• Follow YMCA fitness program objectives and policies.
• Render first aid for injuries and file incident reports.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.
• Promote YMCA goals and values through your interactions.
• Represent the Y positively as an ambassador of our brand.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Team player

Customer service

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

200-hour yoga teacher training

Yoga Alliance certified instructor

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Job description

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.

Work Location

465 Buda Sportsplex Drive, Buda , Texas 78610 , United States

About Us

The Greater Austin YMCA is a dynamic force elevating quality of life in Greater Austin by boldly expanding access for all children, adults, families and seniors in our rapidly growing community. For nearly 75 years, the Greater Austin YMCA has evolved to address each community's greatest needs, touching every phase of life and nurturing happier, healthier people, a stronger community and a better world.

We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality programs that keep our community strong. As a proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we provide financial assistance to expand access so community members can learn, grow, and thrive through our early learning academies, fitness and wellness centers, youth programs, workforce development, adult programming, mental health counseling, and more.

Each year, the Y serves nearly 140,000 people across Travis and Hays counties through seven fitness and wellness centers, more than 55 licensed campuses in four school districts, two YMCA Tomorrow Academy™ locations, and Camp Moody, our outdoor Adventure camp.

Globally, the YMCA is one of the oldest and largest youth-serving organizations in the world, united by our commitmentto a better future -- for all.

Additional Information:

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We Take Care of Our People

• Benefit from a free household YMCA membership, enriching both your life and the lives of others.
• Access retirement planning options to secure your future.
• Enhance your skills through participation in learning and development workshops.
• Exclusive cell phone plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users.
• Discounts on programs and services to make your YMCA experience even more rewarding.

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