Yoga Instructor - Contract - 2-3 hours/week
About the role
We believe in the potential of individuals and the ability to restore choice. Through nurturing relationships and challenging experiences, we all can discover hope, passion, and perseverance in the face of life's adversity.
We are seeking a dependable and engaging Contract Yoga Instructor to provide on-site yoga classes twice per week during early morning hours for students in a residential treatment center (RTC) setting. The instructor will lead safe, age-appropriate yoga sessions focused on movement, mindfulness, flexibility, stress management, and overall wellness. Because classes are provided to adolescents in a therapeutic residential environment, the ideal instructor will be comfortable working with teens who may have a variety of emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead on-site yoga classes twice per week during early morning hours
- Provide safe, supportive, and age-appropriate instruction
- Adapt activities for varying fitness levels and abilities
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students
- Work cooperatively with residential staff and follow facility safety expectations
Qualifications
- Yoga instructor certification and/or relevant teaching experience preferred
- Experience working with adolescents or in behavioral health, treatment, education, or similar settings is preferred
Position Type
Independent Contractor
Schedule
Two early mornings per week, on site