What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Yoga Teacher position at YogaSix Doylestown?
Why Join Us?
At YogaSix Doylestown & YogaSix Newtown, we are committed to making yoga accessible, empowering, and transformative for everyBODY. We deliver a modern approach to yoga, rooted in tradition but refreshed for today’s lifestyle. Our studios thrive on community, growth, and passion for helping people live healthier, happier lives.
You’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team dedicated to changing lives through the power of yoga. If you’re a leader who loves to inspire, mentor, and elevate others, we’d love to meet you.
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic Lead Yoga Teacher to join our leadership team and help elevate our teaching staff and programming. As Lead Teacher, you will partner with the Owner and the Leadership Team to support, coach, and grow our team of instructors while maintaining a vibrant and consistent teaching presence at both studios.
This is a part-time leadership role (5-8 hours/week teaching hours) with opportunities for professional development and ongoing impact within our growing community.
What Makes a Great Lead Teacher?
- Natural connector who fosters community and inclusivity
- A positive and approachable demeanor with a sense of humor
- Deep knowledge of yoga principles, sequencing, and technique
- Strong, objective leadership and coaching skills
- A continuous learner with a passion for personal and professional growth
- Leads authentically, drawing from personal experience and wisdom.
Compensation
- Class rate starts at $45 per class which assumes the teacher arrives at the studio at least 15 minutes before class, teaches a 1 hour class and stays 15 minutes afters class to connect with students and clean the practice room.
- Lead Teachers are also paid $25/hr for hours worked fulfilling their Lead Teacher responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities
- Master and maintain proficiency in all six YogaSix class formats (or be willing to achieve sign-off in all formats)
- Ensure the class schedule is covered e.g. all teachers are getting their classes covered; work with the Owner to find new coverage when teachers leave, drop classes, etc.
- Provide constructive, regular coaching and feedback to all instructors to help the studios maintain top tier instructors in our markets
- Effectively manage any personnel issues quickly and with discretion
- Recruit, hire, onboard, and mentor new teachers
- Send monthly updates to the teaching team, including studio performance and operational updates.
- Lead in-house format trainings and teacher development workshops
Position Requirements:
- Minimum 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification
- 2 years yoga teaching experience; additional group fitness experience is a plus!
- Current CPR Certification
- Model excellence in all aspects of your role, leading with integrity and professionalism
- Maintain a consistent presence by teaching and/or practicing regularly at both locations
- Complete the YogaSix Lead Teacher Training
- Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workspace.
Physical Requirements
- Able to demonstrate exercises relevant to class style, as is frequently required.
- Must be physically able to walk through the classroom freely in order to demo postures and transitions in a heated room, monitor students' movements, provide them with hands-on adjustments (as needed and if desired by students) and to facilitate dynamic, energizing, empowering and fun yoga and fitness classes
- Physically able to lift and carry 1-20 lb. equipment
- Adjust and operate equipment
- Strong verbal skills (fluent in speaking, understanding, reading & writing English).
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free fitness classes
- Opportunities for advancement
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have your RYT 200 hour certification (minimum)?
- What is your teaching availability? Please review the YogaSix Doylestown & YogaSix Newtown class schedules and provide times when classes are currently scheduled.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Doylestown, PA 18902
Salary : $25 - $45