KSIYT Program Coordinator (Temporary Role)

Position Summary 

The KSIYT Program Coordinator is part of the Kripalu Schools team and is responsible for the successful planning of our trainings, both onsite and online, within KSIYT and other program areas if necessary.  

This role handles pre-training preparations, support while the training is in session, and the logistics involved in a world class educational training delivery. The KSIYT Program Coordinator advises on best practices in the classroom as well as safety protocols and procedures and assists and supports the Director in identifying successes and areas for potential improvement. The KSIYT Program Coordinator serves as a liaison between the faculty, assistants, practice teach mentors, Sadhana leaders, students, production team, and the Kripalu Schools leadership and administrative teams. 

The ideal candidate should have a real passion for working in the field of yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and wellbeing.  Strong leadership and organizing skills, attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential. The candidate should have a positive attitude who takes the initiative. We are looking for someone with excellent verbal and written communication as well as customer service skills who can prioritize and complete multiple tasks efficiently.  

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Coordinates preparation meetings with the faculty and/or Director. 

• Maintains confidentiality and hold professional boundaries. 

• Works with Schools Manager/School Director to confirm all faculty training assignments. 

• Confirms teaching schedule with faculty according to the training calendar requirements.   

• Schedules and confirms all support teachers and manages program logistics. 

• Manages interdepartmental program needs with key organizational stakeholders. 

• Manages production needs and program set up with Production Support including the creation and maintenance of event orders for each training assigned. 

• Prepare, order, and maintain inventory of all program related supplies and resources, in conjunction with production team specifications. 

• Supervise program assistants and practice-teach facilitators application, and logistics.  

• Hold student communications. 

• Update and maintain student database, transcripts, certificates, contact lists etc.  

• Manage classroom and student related needs including attendance, homework, student progress, and student evaluations. Elevate to Director as needed. 

• Respond to student issues and emergencies as they arise according to Kripalu policies and safety protocols and procedures. Elevate to Director and/or Academic Coordinator as needed. 

• Oversee the logistics of practice teach days and open mentoring. 

• Debrief each program for all related updates and programming needs with the KSIYT Director, Academic Coordinator, and faculty, as well as Production Support as needed. 

• Collaborate with the Director of the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy, Schools Manager, Academic Coordinator, and faculty to support curriculum delivery. 

SCHEDULE 

A willingness to work evenings and weekends is essential, as is the flexibility to adjust schedules according to the needs of the trainings. 

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate degree or equivalent  

• 3  years of experience in office systems management and program production with at least 1 additional year supervising staff 

• Proficient computer skills including, Canvas, Vimeo, Zoom, and Microsoft Suite including Teams, Outlook, Word, and advanced Excel and data tracking/management 

• Experience in team building and team management 

• 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification and/or an equivalent training in Ayurveda or Yoga Therapy (preferred) 

• Demonstrated ability to work on a fast-paced team 

• Strong leadership skills 

• Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail 

• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks efficiently 

• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills; Positive attitude 

• Takes initiative and follows through on directed projects 

• Ability to maintain confidential information and hold professional boundaries 

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends is essential, as is the flexibility to adjust schedule according to the needs of the trainings 

Salary : $23