Yoga Instructor- Cooper Street YMCA

Summary

We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach! We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them that is just waiting to be unleashed. We dream big and don't settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 100% to help each other deliver high quality group exercise experiences and enable our YMCA members to get excellent results. We are interested in what's new, what's now, and what's next. We are leaders in the industry! We aren't just a company...we're a community vested in each other's success. We value a team approach at every level of our organization. We are ready to add excited and passionate Yoga instructors to our YMCA family!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach effective, safe, and enjoyable exercise classes using proper exercise progressions and cueing techniques
• Instruct classes following program guidelines
• Adapt class level to meet the objectives of the participants/Offer a variety of intensity modifications as needed
• Provide clear explanations and exercise material with proper form and technique
• Use appropriate music, tempo, and selection
• Encourage member involvement and support and promote other YMCA classes and events/activities
• Identify potential YMCA volunteers
• Relay YMCA policies, programs, and event information to class participants
• Operate all equipment properly and promptly report any problems
• Inspection of equipment and exercise class space to ensure cleanliness
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures.
• Report all injuries and unsafe conditions by completing an incident report immediately and submitting it to your supervisor
• Maintain required certifications
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as scheduled
• Obtain a substitute instructor when needed

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years experience teaching Yoga classes
• Each candidate will have a formal interview and an audition to demonstrate exceptional knowledge and competency as an instructor
• Must have specialty certification in area that will be taught (Ex. Spin, Body Pump, Zumba, etc...)
• Current national certification from ACE, ACSM, AFAA, YMCA, AEA, NSCA, NETA, Fit Tour or Cooper Institute; for water aerobics, current national certification from AEA, ASFA, or SCW
• Must possess current CPR Pro/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration
• Must obtain Child Abuse Prevention, Blood borne Pathogens, Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls, Sexual Harassment Prevention and Hazard Communications certifications within association timeline
• Must obtain and remain compliant with all training standards assigned by the YMCA of the USA
• Ability to effectively communicate with members, staff, peers, volunteers, and supervisor; ability to effectively communicate information on YMCA health and wellness programs
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
• Must have a valid driver's license or State Issued ID
• Must pass Criminal Background Check and MVR- Motor Vehicle (must have insurable driver's record)
• Commitment to the Y mission, vision and goals of Activate America's focus on long term health

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty class certification for related group exercise class required
• Ability to teach a variety of class formats
• Flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends