Yoga Instructor

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Yoga Instructor position is responsible for inspiring, educating, and empowering individuals to attune their mind, body and soul health through the practice of yoga. This position will instruct and lead groups to improve fitness, increase stamina, strength and flexibility, and improve overall participants’ well-being. Recreation staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department’s mission: Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of Yoga techniques, including strengthening of pelvic stability and abdominal control and proper warm up and cool down techniques
  
• Lead a class composed of individuals with various skill levels
  
• Demonstrate safe and proper Yoga poses
  
• Communicate clearly with participants so that they can easily follow instructions before and during activity
  
• Provide an encouraging and motivating environment in which participants can attain their personal fitness goals
  
• Interact with guests and coworkers in a professional, friendly and courteous manner
  
• Keep Yoga studio clean and organized according to standards
  
• Promote fitness classes and programs
  

All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently, effectively and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership for delivering a high-quality product or service, have regular and punctual attendance, and effectively handle emergency situations.

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks

1. Class and studio preparation

• Design lesson plans that apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to teach movement, yoga postures, vinyasas, breathing techniques and breath control exercises
  
• Arrive 15 minutes prior to class
  
• Create a peaceful environment by dimming the lights, turning on the appropriate music and adjusting volume accordingly
  
• Ensure studio is clean, organized and presentable
  
• Welcome participants
  
• Locate new students and ask them about their prior experience and injuries
  
• Provide short, general overview of class prior to starting practice
  

2. Instruct students

• Teach preparatory movements including joint mobilizing and muscle warming techniques
  
• Teach and guide students in learning and improving the postures and breathing techniques of various styles of yoga
  
• Lead students through a sequence of yoga exercises to warm up the body and build in intensity from simpler to more complex movements
  
• Walk around the classroom and use hands-on adjustments to help the students move their bodies into the right placement
  
• Teach modifications for all postures and vinyasa sequences to include conditions such as pregnancy or arthritis
  
• Provide verbal cues to the class to help students adjust their own bodies
  
• Encourage students to challenge themselves while practicing safely
  
• Teach a wide range of asanas from simple to complex
  
• Recognize the needs of beginners, experience and mixed ability groups and use effective pacing that is appropriate for students' ability level
  

3. Clean up after class

• Talk with students to give feedback and answer questions
  
• Ensure room is clean and organized before leaving
  
• Advise supervisor if there are problems with facility or equipment
  
• Monitor participation by logging number of students that attended after every class
  

4. Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Attend staff meetings

2. Assist in promoting all City Fitness programs

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications

Required :

• Must be at least 21 years of age
  
• High school diploma or GED
  
• Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Instructor - 200 hour level (RYT-200)
  
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification by the first day of employment
  
• At least one (1) year of Yoga Instructor experience
  

Preferred :

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding position that requires a high degree of stamina and strength, including the ability to:

• Frequently sit, stand and walk through a multi-level facility
  
• Occasionally squat, bend, kneel, twist, climb, balance and reach over head
  
• Occasionally lift, carry, push or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds
  
• Frequently use hands and fingers for fine manipulation; occasionally use light and firm grasp
  
• Frequently see objects up close to perform office tasks and far away to observe activity for safety hazards or problems
  
• Constantly use hearing to interact with guests and staff and recognize trouble outside of view
  
• Occasionally use sufficient physical strength, stamina and agility to perform emergency work in various capacities
  
• Maintain an elevated heart rate and high degree of movement and activity for extended periods of time
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is constantly performed indoors with occasional outdoor activity. Indoor and outdoor work is performed in a high public use, multilevel recreation facility where loud noise and multiple events and activities at one time may cause a distraction. Exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.

Required Materials and Equipment

Yoga mats, bocks, blankets and straps. Wireless microphone, stereo and other related equipment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the United States and must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, and substance screen. There may be additional pre-employment requirements depending on the nature of the position.

We are a caring, courteous, team-oriented organization committed to public service excellence. Employees thrive in a culture that is respectful, professional and diverse. Our work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees. Westminster is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employees not assigned benefits are employees working less than 20 hours a week, temporary employees, seasonal employees, and hourly employees.

Closing Date/Time: 10/7/2024 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

• 303-658-2150

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