<p>Job Title: Yoga Instructor, Jim & Heather Gills Branch YMCA</p> <p>Description: The Yoga instructor is responsible for leading both beginning and experienced exercises in safe and effective group classes. The goal of our wellness programs are to assist members in making a healthy lifestyle changes, to build self-esteem, and encourage consistency.</p> <p>Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals. </li><li>Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. </li><li>Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members. </li><li>Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA. </li><li>Regularly checks all equipment to ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness in addition to set up and breakdown of equipment. </li><li>Keeps accurate class attendance records. </li><li>Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. </li><li>Abides by the safety, injury and illness, and prevention guidelines by taking personal responsibility for own safety and safety of program participants. </li><li>Provides emergency first aid if needed, and completes appropriate incident reports </li></ul> <p>when necessary.</p> <ul> <li>Understand and promote all YMCA programs values. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum 18 years of age </li><li>Requires HS diploma or equivalent </li><li>Required certifications: CPR , First Aid, AED, national certification (ex. ACE, NETA,AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification. </li><li>Pilates Instructor Certification. </li><li>Able to articulate and communicate effectively while instructing participants in proper execution of exercise safety. </li><li>Current knowledge of exercise class structure; demonstration of cueing technique; demonstration of creative choreography and exercise variety. </li><li>Minimum one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred. </li><li>Physical stamina and agility for extended periods of time is required. </li></ul> <p>Pay & Perks: Hourly range $20-24, commensurate with experience and certifications. Flexible hours and shifts available to include mornings, afternoons, evenings and/or weekends. Free individual YMCA membership for employee and discount for family.</p> <ul> <li>Level 2 background check & 10-panel drug screen required. </li></ul>