YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Position Summary:

Under supervision of the Group Exercise Director, the Yoga Instructor is responsible for teaching safe and effective group exercise classes that meet the needs of all participants. The Instructor will provide/demonstrate proper warm up and cool down exercises and modify routines according to participant fitness levels while maintaining a high level of member satisfaction. In addition, the Instructor will greet members and acquaint new participants with class procedures to create a welcoming environment, monitor proper form and technique using positive reinforcement , plan/provide appropriate and motivating music for classes, inspect the Group Exercise room equipment and notify supervisor of any need for repair and actively participate in designated staff meetings/trainings related to the position.

Responsibilities:

Provides a variety of challenging and entertaining group exercise classes as part of the Murphy Health & Fitness Center.

Arrives 10 - 15 minutes prior to class start and answers member’s questions/concerns during and after class.

Has a positive attitude and a passion to motivate & encourage others.

Develops safe and effective group exercise programs while eliminating all high-risk exercises in accordance with industry standards.

Modifies class format/music/choreography to meet the needs and demands of Center members.

Maintains a professional employee attitude, following all established policies and procedures.

Participates as a Murphy Health & Fitness Center team member and in a proactive manner in the overall operations of the Murphy Health & Fitness Center.

Qualifications:

At least 1 year of experience conducting group exercise classes is preferred.

Current CPR certification.

Current certification by a nationally accredited group exercise organization ( i.e. AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NASM) or Bachelor's degree in a health and fitness related field .

Instructors teaching licensed/branded/specialized formats (Yoga) must also be trained and licensed/certified to teach said formats from the governing/regulated body.

All employees may be required to undergo a background check and will be subject to random drug testing.