Community Services - Fitness: Group Fitness Yoga Instructor Job Opening

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Prepare and teaches physiologically sound and safe classes, beginning and ending on time; while motivating participants and being creative.
• Instructs patrons on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques.
• Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for participants.
• Keeps management informed of customer and facility needs.
• Ensures that safety standards are met and that department and facility policies are adhered to.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Comply with watching all educational videos as assigned.
• Attend group exercise meetings and training sessions.
• Participates in community events.
• Follows all of the ISD 721 policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Required: Certification in 200 RYT or equivalent.
• Experience instructing gentle yoga or vinyasa style yoga.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing, technique, and rhythm.
• Choreography and music skills.
• Ability to be professional and motivate class participants.
• Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit and talk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally must aide or assist participants.
• The employee must have a high degree of energy, be physically fit, and have the endurance to complete the workout.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works with various types of fitness equipment.