Yoga Instructor - Healthy Living III

YMCA of Greater Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Seattle is seeking an on-site Yoga instructor to provide engaging classes for members. Responsibilities include planning and instructing Yoga sessions, fostering positive relationships with participants, and promoting healthy lifestyles. The ideal candidate possesses a Yoga certification and has a minimum of two years of relevant experience. This role emphasizes community interaction and member motivation, ensuring a supportive environment for all participants.

Qualifications

• Two or more years experience teaching or practicing in specialized area.
• Ability to set up, move, and store equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and instructs Yoga classes or programs.
• Develops positive relationships with participants.
• Tracks, monitors, evaluates assigned Total Health participants.

Skills

Yoga Certification

Ability to lead a class

Ability to respond to safety situations

Ability to motivate and educate members

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our Commitment to Equity: The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

This is an on-site position. Provides instruction for Yoga classes with YMCA members.

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.

Qualifications

• Yoga Certification
• High school education or equivalent preferred. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current state approved first aid certification.
• Current state approved CPR certification.
• Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Total Service/Total Health Training
• Within 30 days of employment or first available training.
• Within 90 days of employment or first available training.

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Our Mission

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

YMCA of Greater Seattle Core Values

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.