What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Substitute Wellness Instructor - The Springs Resort and Spa - P position at The Springs Resort and Spa, Pagosa Springs, CO?
Description
Description
Schedule: Weekdays Weekends
Who you will be working for: The Springs Resort, located in the heart of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, is a renowned luxury destination celebrated for its 25 naturally hot therapeutic mineral pools from the deepest geothermal hot spring, The Mother Spring. Nestled alongside the San Juan River, the resort offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and is an ideal retreat for relaxation and rejuvenation. Guests can indulge in world-class spa treatments, unwind in the healing waters, and experience the tranquil ambiance of this serene getaway. With a commitment to wellness and exceptional guest service, The Springs Resort provides an unforgettable experience for visitors seeking both adventure and relaxation in a stunning natural setting.
Where you will be working:
· 323 Hot Springs Blvd, Pagosa Springs, CO, 81147
· One of the best hot springs in the world.
· The world's deepest aquifer by Guinness World Records.
· Certified Great Place to Work May 2025-May 2026.
The Springs Resort & Spa is seeking a substitute instructor who is experienced, enthusiastic, and certified in wellness/ yoga to motivate, inspire, and expertly guide our guests in wellness classes and activities at The Springs. Your main responsibilities will include but, not limited to, leading assorted wellness activities, contrast bathing and guide local hikes.
Essential duties include educate the benefits of the geothermal water, activities, instruction on proper technique and safely procedures, guide guests through various activities, breathing/meditation exercises, and hiking knowledge and techniques. To ensure success as a Wellness/Yoga Instructor, you should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to build relationships, as well as lead wellness activities and aqua yoga classes. Your passion for health and wellness, coupled with knowledge of the local area, wellness techniques and physiology, will ensure success.
The ideal candidate would possess the following attributes:
· Current professional certification, i.e., IDEA/ACE, Modality specific Yoga certification. (Min 200-hour yoga certification).
· Personal training certification preferred.
· Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
· Warm, enthusiastic, with excellent interpersonal and guest relations skills.
· Skills necessary to teach a variety of fitness classes, e.g., stretching, water yoga, meditation, sound baths, contrast bathing and hiking.
Requirements
Education & Certifications
- Current professional fitness or yoga certification (IDEA, ACE, or modality-specific certifications).
- Minimum 200-hour Yoga Certification required.
- Personal Training certification preferred.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred (or must be willing to obtain).
Experience
- Previous experience teaching yoga, wellness, or fitness classes.
- Experience leading outdoor activities or guided hikes preferred.
- Experience in a spa, resort, or wellness environment is highly desirable.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to teach a variety of wellness modalities, including:
- Yoga
- Stretching
- Aqua yoga
- Meditation and breathwork
- Sound baths
- Contrast bathing
- Hiking techniques
- Yoga
- Warm, enthusiastic, and professional guest-service demeanor.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of wellness practices, physiology, and proper technique.
- Ability to lead and motivate groups of varying ages and experience levels.
- Strong safety awareness and ability to follow established protocols.
- Knowledge of the local area or willingness to learn trails and route options.
Salary : $20 - $27