Lead Yoga Instructor

Description

The Opportunity:

At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences.

Role & Responsibilities

The responsibilities and duties described here are representative of those a Lead Yoga Instructor must perform. This is not a comprehensive list, and other duties may be assigned.

General

Responsibilities include:

• Identify new opportunities for CPf Yoga program such as:
• Innovative class ideas plus a deep understanding of program’s competition
• Proposals on potential equipment and studio upgrades
• Communicate with each site’s Hospitality, Fitness Concierge and Operations teams to carry out any necessary on-site tasks, including substitutions, technical issues, studio maintenance, and equipment needs.
• Work on Yoga Community Development audit Scheule with Evolve Director to collect data for our Monthly meetings and to pinpoint where our yoga community needs help.
• Maintain a strong presence in all clubs including during peak hours such as evenings and weekends, at various member events, and on social media
• Serve as a brand ambassador for Chelsea Piers Fitness
• Seek excellence and progress in all tasks
  

Program Management

• Sharpen & develop Yoga core program using current structures and equipment
• Collaborate with Senior Group Fitness Manager to determine class schedules in all clubs
• Manage all substitutions, cancelations, and participant tracking (class effectiveness)
• Help develop new class styles, technology applications, and marketing initiatives to ensure that Yoga at Chelsea Piers Fitness is recognized as a leader in the Yoga industry
• This will be in conjunction with the Evolve Director and VP, Group Fitness
• Help create an engaging and diverse schedule that speaks to a broad member base
• Collaborate with Marketing to promote classes, special events, promotions, and more
  

Yoga Team Leadership

• Work with Group Fitness Director to develop class & instructor guidelines and standards
• Train, mentor, evaluate, and manage instructor staff, including:

• Ensure all instructors implement an effective, engaging, on-brand Yoga experience
• Ensure all instructors adhere to expectations in Chelsea Piers Fitness & Group Fitness handbooks
• Assist with schedule management, substitutions, and evaluations
• Assist with social media outreach / marketing to help all instructors gain a following

• Recruit and develop group fitness talent
• Recruit diverse staff to reflect company and member needs
• Expand program / instructor knowledge base through trainings, workshops, and regular communications
• Maintain hiring and evaluation procedures
• Auditing and coaching instructors on teaching styles
  

Instruction

• Serve as a lead instructor teaching at least two classes per week at 3 New York City locations
• Recommended teaching at least 10-12 classes per week (evenly split across three locations)
• Recommended to be in only 1 location per day to minimize travel time
• Develop a strong following across Chelsea Piers Fitness clubs through member engagement inside and outside of the studios
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have at least 500 hours of yoga training and 5 years of teaching group classes in Yoga and 3 years in a leadership position.
• Candidates must have at least 5 years of teaching group classes in Yoga and 3 years in a leadership position.
• Self-motivated/entrepreneurial spirit with an outgoing, diligent and affable disposition. Ability to adapt to change and a willingness to improve and evolve
• Superior customer service skills; excellent and clear communication skills, both verbal and written; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Organizational skills, including management of multiple projects and technologies; and a familiarity or willingness to learn Microsoft Outlook, Teams and Exerp
• High-energy, passionate, articulate and personable.
• Leadership skills and team management experience, including an ability to motivate and educate others
• Current Yoga 500 hr. Certifications, CPR and AED certification.
• Motivating, positive and encouraging demeanor.
• Must be able to lift 30 to 45 pounds or appropriate weight to lead session