What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yoga Instructor (FH) position at Illinois Tollway?
Who We ARE: When you work at the Best. Gym. Ever, you join the Best. Team. Ever. You'll walk into our clean and spacious gyms with a smile on your face and a pep in your step because you know you are about to change lives! High-five your team and get ready to move quickly! Combine your passion for fitness and love of people into your career at The Edge Fitness Clubs!
What We LOVE: People. Fitness. Teamwork. Fun. Changing Lives.
What You’ll DO:
- Deliver high quality member experiences through safe, effective and motivational classes.
- Demonstrate proper yoga poses with precise alignment using correct terminology, safely guiding students through the flow of the practice.
- Promote the history, knowledge and philosophy of yoga and mindfulness.
- Increase attendance through knowledge, skill and emotional connection.
- Willing to teach at least two classes a week.
- Create community through positive interactions before and after class.
- Address member concerns or direct to appropriate club management.
- Report equipment maintenance needs to club management.
- Drive excitement for classes and recruit members to join.
- Secure appropriate substitutes to ensure class coverage, per Edge policies and procedures.
- Maintain a growing social media presence to attract new participants to classes, special events, etc.
- Read staff communications and attend staff meetings on occasion as required.
- Maintain a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors, club staff and members.
- Adhere to Group Fitness policies and procedures.
- Support and articulate the Edge Fitness mission statement.
- Maintain a healthy way of life.
What You’ll Need:
- 6 months experience teaching yoga
- 200 RYT (Yoga Alliance) preferred
- Willing to acquire and maintain current CPR/AED certification
- Must be outgoing, energetic and able to perform in front of an audience
- Must have access to regular email and phone communication
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of safe yoga techniques and ability to demonstrate them