Yoga Instructor - Fall River, United States - YMCA Southcoast

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    YMCA Southcoast

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Job Title: Yoga Instructor Job Family: Wellness

    Position Summary:

    Lead and instruct members through postures and breathing techniques in a safe manner that provides proper alignment cues and terminology.

    Essential Functions:
    • Demonstrates proper technique and routines for class participation.
    • Conduct and lead class using verbal cues that allow for easy interpretation
    • Use visual assessment skills to offer modifications as necessary
    • Possess the knowledge and education to circulate energy throughout the bodily systems
    • Properly develop a class plan with appropriate beginning, middle and end sequences
    • Develops routines for diversity, enjoyment and is energizing
    • Maintains class attendance records; encourages participant commitment individually and as a group
    • Identify and address participant safety concerns
    YMCA Competencies:

    Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

    People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other's point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

    Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better program participant experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another.

    Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process.

    Qualifications:
    • 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification
    • Physically able to conduct and demonstrate routines
    • Ability to interact and instruct individuals of a wide range of age and ability.
    Physical Demands:
    • Required to physically perform and communicate exercise routines
    • Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements
    Compensation: $ $30.00 per hour