Yoga Instructor Tier 2: Sara's YMCA

Under the direction of Healthy Living leadership and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Tier 2 Yoga Instructor is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and engaging yoga classes. This position plays a key role in enhancing the quality, consistency, and growth of the YMCA's group fitness offerings, contributing to participant retention and program excellence.

Culture Statement

The culture of the Y is rooted in our Christian mission and core principles. We strive every day to collectively embody our purpose to love, serve and transform lives. Every day we show up to Lead with Love and Serve with Purpose.
We Love unconditionally – showing genuine care and concern for everyone, making each interaction meaningful and personal and ensuring every person feels valued, seen and welcomed. We elevate Hope – promoting optimism by offering encouragement and practical solutions to challenges. We act with Care & Compassion – listening attentively without judgment, responding with empathy, and creating a sense of belonging by uplifting and supporting those around us. We demonstrate Generosity – sharing our time, skills, and resources freely and with joy.
We walk in Grace – showing patience and kindness, even in difficult moments. We ignite Faith – staying grounded in our mission, principles and purpose, inspiring others to trust in what is possible. Demonstrating consistency in our actions, helping others see how their efforts align with a greater purpose. We treasure Honesty – communicating openly and truthfully, admitting mistakes when they occur, and honoring commitments. We honor Humility – leading with a servant's heart by prioritizing the needs of others above our own. We live with Joy – celebrating small and big wins alike, inspiring connection and shared joy. We offer Respect – addressing everyone by name and honoring diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We value Responsibility – performing every task timely with diligence and excellence and holding ourselves accountable by openly evaluating our performance. We engage in Service – going above and beyond in serving others by anticipating needs and delivering exceptional experiences.

Essential Functions

• Design and lead inclusive, safe, and effective yoga sessions aligned with current exercise physiology standards.
• Foster community by engaging with members before and after class to build relationships and encourage retention.
• Maintain at least 60% class attendance and support participant growth through consistent, high quality instruction.
• Teach a minimum of 8 classes per month, including at least one sub class, while starting and ending sessions on time.