What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yoga Instructor (Part Time) position at The Summit Area YMCA?
Description
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
The Summit Area YMCA (SAY), is seeking experienced Yoga Instructor to teach classes to our members and help take our fitness programs to the next level. The Instructor leads group fitness classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures
This position is part time with an opportunity to teach multiple classes per week. We are currently look for instructors to teach weekly classes at both the Summit YMCA and Berkeley Heights YMCA branches, weekday mornings between 6am - 12pm, evenings 5pm - 8pm, and weekend mornings 7am-12pm.
You May be the Right Candidate if You:
- Have experience leading yoga practices
- Can engage with groups of people
- Can create and maintain communities
- Have a desire to share your passion for wellness
- Enjoy helping others reach their goals
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead safe, effective, and engaging yoga classes
- Provide clear verbal instruction and physical demonstration of poses
- Offer modifications to accommodate all skill levels and abilities
- Begin and end classes on time, maintaining a professional and organized environment
- Create a welcoming space that encourages mindfulness and connection
- Incorporate guided meditation or relaxation techniques when appropriate
- Maintain knowledge of current trends and safety practices in yoga and fitness
- Communicate planned absences to your supervisor in advance
- Report any maintenance or safety concerns promptly
- Follow all YMCA fitness and association policies and procedures
- Attend required staff meetings and trainings as scheduled
Salary & Benefits:
Compensation range for this role is $28.00 - 40.00/hour, based on education & experience. This Part Time position is scheduled to work up to 25 hours per week, with shifts available weekday mornings between 6am - 12pm, evenings 5pm - 8pm, and weekend mornings 7am-12pm.
The Summit Area YMCA offers generous employee benefits including a free YMCA membership, discounts on family membership, continued professional development training, and 12% salary contribution to your retirement plan upon eligibility.
At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen community. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we come together.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 200 hour Yoga certification
- Ability to work independently to keep a schedule, start/end class on time, commit to assigned classes, cover for other instructors, maintain accurate timecard, and attend staff meetings
- The ability to connect with the Y community is essential. You will not only be an instructor. You will also be a member.
- Experience or certification in guided meditation is a plus
- Current CPR/AED certification
- Good communication skills
- Be knowledgeable about health & fitness field including current trends and safety issues.
About the Summit Area YMCA:
We were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1886, but today, we are The Y. Part of a world-class organization, we are one of the area’s leading nonprofits, that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. The Summit Area YMCA is committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.
Salary : $28 - $40