Yoga Instructor / Education Support Specialist II

About Longwood University:

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 40,653 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

Longwood University invites qualified candidates to apply for the part-time position of Yoga Instructor (T0232) with Campus Recreation's Group Fitness program. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing safe and effective group fitness classes, specifically yoga-based, for students, faculty, staff, and members. Additionally, the instructor will assist participants with equipment set-up and provide a motivating and enjoyable environment for participants.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Arrive to class 10 minutes early and prepared to teach and stay 5 minutes after class to answer participant questions
• To begin a class, you must have 3 participants. Continual class cancellations due to low participation may result in dropping the class halfway through the semester
• Welcome and greet participants warmly and enthusiastically, maintaining an inviting and motivating atmosphere and promoting member retention
• Teach safe and effective group exercise classes to a variety of fitness levels, using appropriate music and choreography
• Constant supervision of the entire class by circulating throughout class or being aware of every participant
• Educate participants about proper form, techniques, anatomy, and modifications
• Recognize improper form and technique and be able to correct
• Assist with maintaining exercise equipment (sound system, steps, weights, resistance bands, balls, etc.).
• Enforce all Fitness Center policies for participants
• Track attendance for each class
• Assist in promoting other fitness and wellness-related programs
• Working special events and promotional opportunities that may take place on evenings, weekends, and across campus
• Maintain certifications as required
• Accept and perform other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate leadership, communication, and customer service skills, and the ability to work with staff, students, and members of a diverse background
• The ability to use mature judgment in an emergency

Requirements:

• Must have a yoga certification and a minimum of two years of teaching experience in yoga.
• Commit to at least two classes per week for the entire semester
• Must be available to work 3-5 hours per week
• Must have an energetic, motivating, and creative personality
• Must demonstrate an understanding of strength training and cardiovascular exercise techniques and know basic anatomy and physiology
• Must practice and promote healthy lifestyle behaviors and possess knowledge of current fitness industry standards and trends
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification required within 60 days of employment

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, temporary wage, non-exempt position in a pay band 3. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits do not accompany this position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will be posted a minimum of five business days, position posted 4/21/2025. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online application and attach a resume, cover letter, and/or other documents.