Yoga Instructor

DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Yoga Teacher

Reports to: General Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

YogaSix believes everyone deserves the mind-body experience of yoga (and fitness!). YogaSix offers six core class types designed to accommodate students of all levels in a way that is energizing, empowering, and fun. YogaSix was established in 2012 and is the fastest growing boutique yoga company in the United States with over 200 independently owned and operated locations throughout the US and abroad.

POSITION:

YogaSix Teachers are passionate and dedicated professionals who are open to growth and eager to take their teacher to the next level. They have the desire to join an amazing community of teachers that is changing lives. The best Y6 teachers are warm, outgoing, and engaging, who thrive in a community environment and are committed to guiding classes that are empowering, energizing, and FUN. Teachers are hired as part-time employees (not independent contractors) as we invest in your development and growth.

DUTIES

• Delivering Exceptional Classes
• Create a class experience that shows your personality and skills while adhering to the Yoga Six standards and guidelines for each of the YogaSix core class types
• Set up and manage the practice room appropriately: Props, Mat Spacing, Music, Lighting
• Provide top notch class instruction
• Demonstrate the ability to teach a safe, fun, and creative class with a genuine interest in student success, whether novice or seasoned practitioner
• Clean practice room space and prop room after each class, leaving the room as neat as you found it
• Building Connection & Community
• Arrive to studio prepared to connect with students a minimum of 15 minutes prior to class start time
• Create a personal connection with each student
• Follow up with students after class- 15 minutes
• Support studio success (though extra attention of new students during their trial period, event promotion, and knowledge of special programs that are offered)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification
• 6 months teaching experience preferred
• Current CPR Certification
• Warm, Approachable and Outgoing Personality
• Genuine ability to connect with complete strangers on a personal level
• Willingness to grow and remain a student forever
• A sense of humor
• Committed to always remain a student themselves, eager for growth, coaching, and continued development
• Availability
• To facilitate connection building and consistent utilization of teaching methodology, teachers are asked to teach a minimum of 3 classes per week over at least two days per week.
• Communication & People Skills
• Must be fluent in English and have excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills in person, on the telephone and via email
• Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers, clients and the general public
• Ability to stay calm at all times and act respectfully and professionally, even with customers who may voice frustrations
• Strong customer service skills
• Organizational, Professional, & Technological
• Professional, punctual, reliable and neat
• Trustworthy and ability to handle confidential studio information
• Proficient with computers and Studio software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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
• This job requires the person to climb up and down flights of stairs as elevators are not present at all locations. May be asked to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus
• Must be able to effectively hear in person and via telephone

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• This position offers a competitive Hourly Rate plus an additional class rate based on experience and performance .
• Free continuing education and discounted teacher training programs

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

YogaSix provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, YogaSix complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Note: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job as they may change at any time with or without notice.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, and join the incredible tribe of teaching professionals at YogaSix:

• E-mail [email protected] with the subject line "Teacher Position" and attach the following documents.
• Resume
• PDF of 200hr Teaching Certificate

Screened candidates will be invited to an initial interview, and those that move forward will be asked to submit an audition video.

Pay: $31.23 - $50.00 per hour

Work Location: In person