Yoga Teacher - YogaSix

Yoga Teacher for Vinyasa-Based Heated Yoga & Sculpt Studio in Orchard Park, NY

YogaSix Quaker Crossing is looking for dedicated teachers that want to grow and take their teaching to the next level and have the desire to join an amazing tribe of teachers that is changing lives. We are seeking warm, outgoing, engaging team members who thrive in a community environment and are committed to guiding classes that are empowering, energizing, and FUN. Teachers are hired as employees (not independent contractors) as we invest in your development and growth.

Qualities of Great YogaSix Teachers:

• 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

Job Responsibilities:

• Arrive to studio a minimum of 15 minutes prior to class start time
• Create a personal connection with each student
• Create a class experience that shows your personality and skills while adhering to the YogaSix standards and guidelines for each of the six core class types
• Set up class room appropriately: Props, Mat Spacing, Music, Lighting 
• Provide top notch class instruction
• Follow up with students after class
• Clean studio space
• Build community and connection

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification
• Outgoing personality with a strong desire to provide exceptional client service
• Demonstrate the ability to teach a safe, fun, and creative class with a genuine interest in student success, whether novice or seasoned practitioner
• Genuine ability to connect with complete strangers on a personal level
• Willingness to grow and remain a student forever
• A sense of humor
• 1 years teaching experience preferred
• Daytime and weekend availability preferred
• Desire and availability to teach at least 2 classes per week
• 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

Screened candidates will be invited to an initial interview and those that move forward will be asked to submit an audition video. 

Compensation:

• Competitive class rate - varies on experience/ability/formats
• Paid administrative time
• Potential for commissions
• Perks include YogaSix membership, free guest passes, and discounts on merchandise
• Free continuing education and compensation for time spent in continuing education training
• Availability to teach special theme classes and workshops 
• Bonuses for workshops when attendance minimums are exceeded