Job Title: Yoga Instructor
Description:
Are you a yoga instructor who wants to make an impact through teaching? Do you have a connection to or passion for supporting veterans and first responders? Warrior Within Yoga Project is building a team of well-trained and well-compensated instructors to provide trauma-informed yoga to veteran and first responder communities across the state.
We are recruiting to fill two different types of assignments:
- Public "Benefit Classes" offered 1 weekend per month
- Weekly "Warrior Within Yoga"* classes taught to veterans and first responders that will provide our Warriors with tools for learning how to self-regulate through breath-work and mindful movement.
Ideally, Yoga Instructors will live close to where they will be assigned to teach and commit to a one time a week/month, reoccurring, schedule.
There is some flexibility for the schedule, but most classes will either be a weeknight M-Thur starting between 5:30pm-6:30pm or on a weekend morning.
What we are looking for:
- Someone who has a genuine passion for supporting veterans, first responders and their families
- Is relatable, present and professional; becoming a bridge between the yoga and military community
- Adaptive and can easily adjust their class plans based on who shows up to class
- A life-long learner who can apply the skillsets they have now, but is open to continued learning
- Is an excellent communicator and team player who will be involved and engaged with Warrior Within Yoga Project
- Is available to take on a long-term reoccurring weekly/monthly class depending on the assigment
Job Duties:
- Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to scheduled class
- Set up yoga mats and props (as needed)
- Check in and register every guest
- Instruct 60 minute yoga class
- Clean up space after class (put away props as needed)
- Report any feedback or updates to Executive Director
- Meet virtually with Executive Director for monthly check-ins
- Minimum RYT200 yoga teacher training or comparable
- Minimum of two consecutive years teaching group yoga classes (from time of receiving training certificate).
- Experience teaching chair yoga is a bonus
- Reliable transportation to class location
- *For teachers assigned to leading veteran/first responder groups:, once hired, to take and complete 30 hour self-paced training within 1 month (must be completed on own, unpaid time) (*exceptions for training requirements may be made for instructors with considerable trauma-informed training, experience working with veterans or other relevant experience).
Compensation:
Expected pay per 60-minute class ranges between $30-$50+ and will be based on experience, type of assignment, class location and funding sources.
We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
