Yoga Instructor in Livingston, New Jersey at Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges Inc

Create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment that promotes mindfulness, flexibility, mobility, balance, strength, body awareness, relaxation, and stress reduction through safe and effective yoga instruction. Provide clear guidance, demonstrations, and appropriate modifications to accommodate participants of varying ages, abilities, fitness levels, and experience, while emphasizing proper alignment, breathing, mindful movement, and individual awareness. Encourage participants to develop confidence and a sustainable connection to their physical and mental well-being while fostering a positive sense of community and belonging.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead safe, effective, engaging, and inclusive group exercise classes in accordance with YMCA and nationally recognized industry standards.
• Prepare for and deliver classes appropriate for participants of varying ages, abilities, health conditions, fitness levels, and experience, including appropriate exercise modifications and progressions.
• Provide clear verbal and visual instruction, demonstrate proper exercise technique, and maintain current knowledge of exercise science, assigned formats, and industry best practices.
• Arrive prepared with appropriate music, equipment, and class materials, and begin and end classes according to the scheduled times.
• Create a welcoming, supportive environment in which participants feel seen, valued, encouraged, and connected to the YMCA community.
• Build positive relationships with members by learning and using names when possible, encouraging interaction, recognizing achievements, celebrating milestones, and providing exceptional service.
• Respond to member questions regarding fitness, wellness programming, and YMCA services within the scope of practice, and connect or promote members to programs and services that support their wellness goals.
• Support member engagement and retention through consistent relationship building and a positive class experience.
• Maintain a safe exercise environment before, during, and after each class; inspect equipment before use and promptly report damaged or unsafe equipment.
• Monitor participants throughout each class and respond appropriately to signs of fatigue, discomfort, injury, or other health or safety concerns.
• Follow YMCA emergency procedures, incident reporting requirements, risk management practices, confidentiality standards, and professional boundaries.
• Accurately record class attendance and complete required reports and documentation in designated YMCA systems and within established timelines.
• Clock in and out using Paylocity in accordance with Association procedures.
• Communicate schedule conflicts, availability concerns, and substitution needs promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
• Support YMCA special events, wellness initiatives, branch promotions, and other activities as requested.
• Teach safe alignment and breathing techniques.
• Offer modifications and use of props.
• Foster an atmosphere of inclusion and mindfulness.
• Respect cultural origins and traditions of yoga while maintaining YMCA values.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200 minimum) or equivalent
• CPR/AED
• First Aid

Part Time Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes paid sick leave, a legal plan, disability insurance, life insurance, 12% retirement benefits upon eligibility, a 403 (b) plan, an employee assistance program, professional development opportunities, Metro Y program discounts, and complimentary use of YMCA facilities.