What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adaptive Yoga Instructor position at Hockomock Young Men's Christian Association, Inc?
The Hockomock Area YMCA is seeking an Adaptive Yoga Instructor to teach at one or more branches in Franklin and/or North Attleboro. This role is ideal for an instructor who is passionate about accessibility, inclusion, and creating welcoming yoga experiences for individuals of all abilities, including members with neurodiversity.
Adaptive Yoga Instructors lead safe, balanced, and engaging classes that emphasize appropriate modifications and mindful techniques to meet participants where they are. Instructors are expected to be reliable, growth-oriented, and committed to building meaningful connections with members while upholding the principles and philosophy of yoga.
Essential Functions
- Deliver high-quality member experiences through safe, effective, and motivating yoga classes
- Demonstrate yoga poses with proper alignment, clear cueing, and correct terminology
- Design and implement appropriate modifications and accommodations to ensure access for participants of all levels and abilities
- Integrate the history, philosophy, and mindfulness principles of yoga into class experiences
- Foster connection and increase class participation through skill, knowledge, and relationship-building
- Create a welcoming sense of community through positive interactions before and after class
- Address member questions or concerns, or refer them to the appropriate YMCA Director as needed
- Report equipment or space maintenance needs to the Director
- Promote classes and encourage member participation and engagement
- Secure qualified substitutes when necessary to ensure consistent class coverage
- Review staff communications and attend staff meetings as required
- Maintain a professional, respectful attitude toward members, fellow instructors, and YMCA staff
- Adhere to YMCA Group Fitness policies, procedures, and dress code standards
- Clean and reset space and equipment at the conclusion of each class
- Ensure participant safety by following injury prevention protocols, reporting incidents, and completing accident reports as required
- Select appropriate, motivating music that enhances the class experience
- Support YMCA initiatives, including the Reach Out For Youth fundraising campaign