Children's Yoga Instructor

Community is everything. The health and well-being of the Rhoswyn Wellness staff impacts and influences the health and well-being of all that come through our doors. When you walk through Rhoswyn’s doors you feel welcomed, you feel cared for, you feel at home. The relationships, understanding and compassion we build for each other can spread to our members and our wider community. Through deep connection, Rhoswyn Wellness is working to improve the mind-body-soul of all. All wellness, all welcome. Rhoswyn Children's Guide

Company Description

Who We Are Community is everything. The health and well-being of the Rhoswyn Wellness staff impacts and influences the health and well-being of all that come through our doors. Our “Guides” are the heart and soul of Rhoswyn Wellness - passionate and inspired individuals who want to uplift their community, build compassionate relationships with others and make a difference. We refer to you as guides - as opposed to teachers or instructors - because each interaction with a member is a journey, whether it lasts for a single class or a years-long membership. We’re excited to meet you.

Our Mission

Rhoswyn was built to foster an open, diverse, & inclusive community while embracing each individual exactly as they are. We empower by listening with an open mind, finding ways to learn and grow together, and always nurturing a sanctuary of trust. To make a real, lasting impact, we’ll work nonstop to embrace and create change.

Job Description

We are seeking passionate, open-hearted, positive and hard-working individuals with a love for health and wellness and an excitement for our mission. We offer a wide spectrum of yoga practices in-studio and online. We encourage creativity and freedom in your practice and your teaching. We ask for clarity on your preferred “style” of class - members must know what to expect. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Creative and innovative classes that allow practitioners to express themselves and return to Self
• Experience working with children in one or multiple of the following age groups : toddlers - 3, 4-6, 7-11, 12-15, 16-19
• Clear and concise verbal cueing
• Natural connection to others
• Languaging that empowers all
• Encouraging the journey, not the goal
• Opportunity for physical challenge and growth
• Consistent approach to teaching and a commitment to the Rhoswyn Community
• Understanding of the roots of yoga and a respect for its traditions
• Willingness to receive feedback to grow and develop as part of Rhoswyn Wellness

The responsibilities and duties of this position described here are representative of those an employee must perform. This is not a comprehensive list and other duties may be assigned. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct and lead youth yoga classes
• Visually assess students to determine their level of practice
• Demonstrate practice and techniques
• Transform energy during the warm-up, build-up and cool-down stages
• Connect with students during the yoga classes through fun, intelligent sequencing and inclusive languaging
• Provide high level customer service and hospitality to students & their caregivers
• Demonstrate calm and responsible approach to ensure receipt and signout of all children
• Maintain a positive attitude and take initiative
• Provide support to the Rhoswyn Wellness front desk team to ensure a successful class check-in process
• Work as a cohesive team with all Rhoswyn Wellness staff members to ensure efficiency and camaraderie

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

• Yoga teacher with demonstrable qualifications or experience in children's yoga formats
• Ability to teach a 30-minute ‘audition’ class
• Ability to keep all practitioners safe - this may include asking practitioners to stop or slow down where their practice could cause injury to themselves or others
• Individual yoga insurance
• Excellent communication skills and be able to work with a wide range of personalities
• Outstanding customer service and problem solving skills
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Friendly and professional etiquette
• Be responsible, dependable and passionate about the Rhoswyn mission
• CPR / First Aid certification
• Background check required

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of the Chakra System, Pranayama, mantra and mindful meditation
• Flexibility to accommodate the fluid nature of a wellness facility, but with work-life balance always top of mind
• Ability and willingness to promote classes, events and the studio regularly across social media platforms and in-person

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Kneel, bend, reach, climb and stand for long durations of time
• Demonstrate intermediate yoga poses safely
• Teach a 60-minute class with ease
• Lift/carry a maximum of 30lbs

Job Type: Contract Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 4 per week Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Free fitness classes
• Opportunities for advancement

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