Yoga Instructor - Kearny Mesa

YMC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a dedicated Yoga Instructor to lead safe, engaging yoga classes at the Toby Wells YMCA. You will greet members, demonstrate proper form, modify poses for all levels, and help participants achieve their wellbeing goals within a supportive community.

Requirements include Yoga Alliance certified instructor (RYT-200), 1+ year of class leading experience, and CPR/First Aid certification. Training completes within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Yoga certification recognized by Yoga Alliance (RYT-200) or higher.
• 1+ year experience leading yoga classes preferred.
• All trainings within 90 days from date of hire.
• Strong communication skills across fitness levels.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive member experience by welcoming participants and engaging them during workouts.
• Demonstrate proper form and technique, provide modifications and cues for safe workouts.
• Maintain a clean and safe workout area.
• Use scheduled class time effectively.
• Set up and breakdown class equipment within allotted time.
• Build community and help members reach Health & Wellness goals.
• Follow YMCA Class Guidelines and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Communicate effectively with large and small groups.

Skills

Yoga instruction

Communication

Fitness principles

Education

Yoga Alliance RYT-200

Tools

CPR/AED

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

• Location: Toby Wells YMCA
• Sundays at 9:30am (this will be a 75-minute class)

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.