Yoga Teacher

YogaSix Riverstone; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free continuing education

Discounted teacher training

Job summary

YogaSix Riverstone in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a friendly, energetic Yoga Teacher to lead high‑quality classes in a welcoming environment. You will connect with students, guide safe and creative sequences, and help foster community within the studio.

Applicants should hold a 200‑hour Yoga Alliance certification, have CPR, and be willing to grow through coaching and ongoing education. Minimum commitment of 3 classes per week over two days is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification.
• 6 months teaching experience preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Warm, approachable and outgoing personality.
• Must be fluent in English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a class experience that shows your personality and skills while adhering to the YogaSix standards and guidelines for each of the YogaSix core class types.
• Set up and manage the practice room appropriately: Props, Mat Spacing, Music, Lighting
• Provide top notch class instruction
• Demonstrate the ability to teach a safe, fun, and creative class with a genuine interest in student success, whether novice or seasoned practitioner
• Clean practice room space and prop room after each class, leaving the room as neat as you found it
• Arrive to studio prepared to connect with students a minimum of 15 minutes prior to class start time
• Create a personal connection with each student
• Follow up with students after class- 15 minutes
• Support studio success (new students during their trial period, event promotion, and knowledge of special programs)
• Must be able to work harmoniously with co-workers, clients and the public

Skills

Connection Cultivator

Yoga Expertise

Effective Communicator

Space Guardian

Team Player

Leadership with Authenticity

Commitment to Growth

Warm, Approachable Personality

Education

200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification

Tools

Studio software

Job description

QUALITIES OF GREAT YOGASIX TEACHERS

Connection Cultivator: You possess the innate ability to create genuine connections with our students and the wider community. Your warmth, empathy, and openness foster an inclusive and supportive atmosphere in every class.

Yoga Expertise: You have a solid understanding of yoga techniques and philosophy. Your knowledge allows you to skillfully guide students through sequences, ensuring both physical alignment and mental well-being.

Effective Communicator: Communication is key in our studio. You're not just instructing poses; you're engaging in meaningful dialogue with students, actively listening to their needs, and offering guidance with clarity and compassion.

Space Guardian: As a YogaSix teacher, you're entrusted with maintaining the sacredness of our studio space. Your presence ensures that every student feels safe, respected, and supported throughout their practice.

Team Player: Collaboration is at the heart of our culture. You're attuned to the needs of both students and fellow team members, fostering a spirit of cooperation and unity within our community.

Leadership with Authenticity: You lead by example, drawing from your own personal journey and experiences. Your authenticity inspires others to embrace their own paths and practice yoga with intention and authenticity.

Commitment to Growth: As a lifelong student of yoga, you're committed to continuous learning and development. You welcome feedback, coaching, and opportunities for personal and professional growth with enthusiasm and humility.

DUTIES

Delivering Exceptional Classes

• Create a class experience that shows your personality and skills while adhering to the Yoga Six standards and guidelines for each of the YogaSix core class types
• Set up and manage the practice room appropriately: Props, Mat Spacing, Music, Lighting
• Provide top notch class instruction
• Demonstrate the ability to teach a safe, fun, and creative class with a genuine interest in student success, whether novice or seasoned practitioner
• Clean practice room space and prop room after each class, leaving the room as neat as you found it

Building Connection & Community

• Arrive to studio prepared to connect with students a minimum of 15 minutes prior to class start time
• Create a personal connection with each student
• Follow up with students after class- 15 minutes
• Support studio success (though extra attention of new students during their trial period, event promotion, and knowledge of special programs that are offered)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification

• 6 months teaching experience preferred

Current CPR Certification

Warm, Approachable and Outgoing Personality

• Genuine ability to connect with complete strangers on a personal level
• Willingness to grow and remain a student forever
• A sense of humor
• Committed to always remain a student themselves, eager for growth, coaching, and continued development

Availability

• To facilitate connection building and consistent utilization of teaching methodology, teachers are asked to teach a minimum of 3 classes per week over at least two days per week.

Communication & People Skills

• Must be fluent in English and have excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills in person, on the telephone and via email
• Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers, clients and the general public
• Ability to stay calm at all times and act respectfully and professionally, even with customers who may voice frustrations
• Strong customer service skills

Organizational, Professional, & Technological

• Professional, punctual, reliable and neat
• Trustworthy and ability to handle confidential studio information
• Proficient with computers and Studio software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically able to walk through the classroom freely in order to demo postures and transitions in a heated room, monitor students' movements, provide them with hands‑on adjustments (as needed and if desired by students) and to facilitate dynamic, energizing, empowering and fun yoga and fitness classes

This job requires the person to climb up and down flights of stairs as elevators are not present at all locations. May be asked to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus

Must be able to effectively hear in person and via telephone

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position offers a competitive Hourly Rate plus an additional class rate based on experience and performance.

Free continuing education and discounted teacher training programs

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

YogaSix provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, YogaSix complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Note:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job as they may change at any time with or without notice.

Screened candidates will be invited to an initial interview, and those that move forward will be asked to submit an audition video.