Kids Yoga Instructor

JOB DESCRIPTION

Yoga Club St. Johns is now looking for seasonal instructors to teach at various schools throughout the Northern region of St.Johns County. Our instructors lead elementary school students through fun and engaging yoga classes to improve children's flexibility, physical strength, coordination, focus, balance and body awareness through teaching breathing techniques, sun salutations, partner yoga, challenge postures and games. Candidate must be comfortable working with children of all ages and confident in their yoga teaching abilities and knowledge of various yoga postures. Class location varies depending on school.

SCHEDULE

1.5 hours a day, in the middle of the day (2:30-4pm or 1:30-3pm) 1-3 times a week during the school year September-May. This is a VERY part-time seasonal position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Understand the Yoga Club St. Johns model of kids yoga classes and company vision
  • Comfortable demonstrating yoga poses in front of students with strong communication skills
  • Patience and ability to work with elementary children of all abilities and personalities
  • Ability to motivate students with encouraging and engaging teaching personality
  • Provide personal mobile device with appropriate kids class playlist
  • Monitor students and modify their poses using verbal cues, physical demonstration or lastly hands-on adjustments, to maximize their potential and avoid injury
  • must have dependable transportation
  • Ability to lift and carry at least 30 pounds
  • Dress professionally in athleisure clothing
  • Classroom management of up to 20 children

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Various fitness certifications considered, RYT200 preferred.
  • Yoga Instructors currently in “training” are considered and encouraged to apply.
  • Experience working with children, teaching experience a plus

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background check through St. Johns County School District
  • Drug Free Workplace
  • Must be able to commit to the whole school calendar year (September-May)
  • Current Professional Liability insurance as yoga/fitness instructor

COMPENSATION

Pay is $50 per class taught.

BENEFITS

  • Follows the school district holiday schedule to include: Thanksgiving break, Winter break, Spring break, holidays and summers off.
  • All props supplied.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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