How you Will Power our Purpose
Job Summary
Step into a transformative role as a Yoga Instructor at the Greater Austin YMCA where your expertise will shape lives and elevate well-being. As a fitness and wellness authority youll lead dynamic classes that not only teach exercise but also promote mindfulness and holistic health. With a commitment to excellence youll ensure each session is a memorable safe and enriching experience for every participant. Your unique ability to inspire will empower individuals to surpass their limits and embrace their full potential. Join us in fostering a community where fitness mindfulness and personal growth flourish and together lets make a lasting impact on the community.
How You Will Make an Impact
Essential Functions
Lead individual or group classes as designated by the supervisor.
Arrive 7-10 minutes before class starts and be prepared to start class on time.
Submit proper maintenance requests as needed for repairs and maintenance of fitness equipment.
Be responsible for judging the appropriate level for all participants.
Set up and put away equipment as needed.
Understand and carry out YMCA Fitness Program objectives.
Know understand obey and enforce all rules and policies of the YMCA equally.
Know and follow the YMCA of Austins Human Resources Guidelines Code of Ethics payroll procedures including completing timesheets and established emergency procedures.
Render first aid as needed and complete incidentaccident report form for every injuryaltercation on the premises.
Attend all required meetings andor trainings.
Actively and enthusiastically support the Center and Association goals and directions through effective completion of tasks and verbal display to peers staff members and guests.
Lead by example the Ys mission vision and values with program participants members staff and guests.
Become an Ambassador of the Ys work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
Complete other duties as assigned.
What You Bring to the Community
Enterprise Must be a minimum of 18 years of age upon date of hire.
High school diploma GED or equivalent.
Must have beginner-level fitness skills including 1-2 years of previous experience teaching yoga. min. 200 hours Certified Yoga Instructor with a recognized accreditation e.g. Yoga Alliance.
CPRAED and First Aid certification.
Previous experience teaching yoga classes to diverse populations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of various yoga styles and the ability to adapt instruction accordingly. You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in an effort to continuously improve.
You are a team player with a positive service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others. You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively. You build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. You leverage peoples differences as strengths. You are organized able to prioritize tasks and handle multiple assignments.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit stand walk bend talk and occasionally lift andor move items including equipment furniture andor children.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.