Yoga Teacher

Yoga Teacher

YogaSix Knapp's Crossing is looking for vinyasa yoga teachers! Our team is warm, outgoing, and motivated about changing lives! The Yoga Teacher is responsible to teach our six core class formats and create a class experience that is empowering, energetic and FUN!

Our teachers arrive at the studio a minimum of 30 minutes prior to class start time to prepare for class and create a personal connection with students as they check-in. Teachers are trained to use our direct language formula to queue students into postures safely. Teachers are celebrated to create a class experience that is unique, shows your personality and skills, and embraces the YogaSix standards and guidelines for each of the six core class types. Other responsibilities include setting up the studio room appropriately: Props, Mat Spacing, Music, Lighting, etc. Our teachers take the time to follow-up with students after class to build community and connection. Teachers maintain a clean studio space.

At YogaSix, our employees are hired as employees (not independent contractors) as we invest in your development and growth.

Qualities of Great YogaSix Teachers:

• Ability to follow instructions
• Open to gracefully accepting and applying feedback forward
• The ability to create connection
• Knowledge of the techniques and material
• The ability to communicate and the willingness to be in conversation
• Being a gate keeper of the space
• Being willing to tune in to our needs and the needs of our team members
• Leading from a place of rich personal experience
• Committed to always remain a student themselves, eager for growth, coaching, and continued development
• Want and willingness to teach multiple class formats and get out of your comfort zone

Position Requirements:

• Outgoing personality with a strong desire to provide exceptional client service
• Genuine ability to connect with complete strangers on a personal level
• Willingness to grow and remain a student forever
• A sense of humor
• Demonstrate the ability to teach a safe, fun, and creative class with a genuine interest in student success, whether novice or seasoned practitioner
• Minimum 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification
• 1+ years teaching experience preferred
• Current CPR Certification

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

• Able to demonstrate exercises relevant to class style, as is frequently required.
• Physically able to lift and carry 1-10 lb. equipment
• Adjust and operate equipment.
• Strong verbal skills (proficient in speaking and understanding English)

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 shannon.napier@yogasix.com 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.

Compensation: Class rate varies on experience/ability/formats.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free fitness classes

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49525: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person