Yoga Instructor - Healthy Living III

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

About the role

This is an on-site position providing instruction for Yoga classes with YMCA members. Expected schedule: weekday mornings and possible weekend mornings.

Responsibilities

• Plans and instructs Yoga classes or programs.
• Observes and discusses individual progress with participants.
• Develops positive relationships with participants and facilitates relationship building among participants and members.
• Provides motivational support and guidance.
• Increases participant awareness of all healthy lifestyle factors.
• Encourages member and parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Attends staff meetings and approved trainings as required.
• Sets up and takes down class equipment. Reports equipment problems.
• Ensures safe and effective classes. Responds to, and reports, accidents and incidents.
• Tracks, monitors, evaluates and transitions assigned Total Health participants providing motivational support and counseling.
• Accurately maintains related records.
• Leads ongoing YMCA Total Health classes or programs in a specialized area.

Qualifications

• Yoga Certification.
• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years experience teaching or practicing in specialized area and certification.
• Ability to lead a class or provide individual service.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Ability to motivate and educate members.
• Ability to set up, move and store equipment.
• Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current state approved first aid certification.
• Current state approved CPR certification.
• Total Service/Total Health Training within 30 days of employment or first available training, and within 90 days of employment or first available training.

Benefits

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement with generous employer contributions.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO).
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs (25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff). Some benefits only available to full-time staff.

Pay

Hiring range: $24.00 - $26.40/hour DOE. Instructors are paid for class time, as well as the 15 minutes before and after a class.

You'll be a great fit if you

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
• Are very adaptable.
• Have high ownership and strong work ethic.
• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
• Truly enjoy being of service to people.
• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.
• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.

Our Mission: Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

YMCA of Greater Seattle's Core Values: Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, Passion for Excellence.