Yoga Instructor - Chicago

First Ascent Climbing & Fitness is seeking proactive, welcoming, and experienced Yoga Instructors to join our team. At first Ascent, we view yoga as the perfect complement to climbing and an essential part of overall fitness and well-being. Our yoga program offers a variety of class styles to both members and guests as part of their gym experience.

We're looking for instructors who can lead engaging, challenging, and inclusive classes for students of all levels, while actively contributing to the growth and evolution of our yoga offerings.

This is an in-person position at one our Arlington Heights gym.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value yoga classes that engage members and visitors of a wide range of ability and experience levels
• Evaluate the effectiveness of your own instruction and make changes to improve member/visitor satisfaction; work closely with the Fitness Coordinator to ensure high-quality of practice
• Contribute ideas for new yoga classes, events, or collaboration.

Requirements

• Instructor certification required
• 2 year instruction experience preferred
• Climbing experience preferred
• Exceptional communication skills; solid computer skills
• Enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and love of yoga
• Engaging presence in front of a group; Positive attitude; Flexible working style
• Upstanding reputation in the climbing and yoga communities

Details

• Independent contractor role, paid on a per-class basis
• Competitive class rate, commensurate with experience
• Minimum commitment of 2 classes per week
• Perks include a First Ascent membership