Yoga Instructor Palo Alto, CA

Yoga Instructor job at Oshman Family JCC. Palo Alto, CA.

$45 - $55 / hour

Inspire, motivate and transform others as one of our rock star Group Exercise Instructors. Come be a part of our awesome fitness team in our state-of-the-art Goldman Sports and Wellness Complex – the destination for all your Health, Fitness and Wellness needs!

The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs. Join us! Year-round positions available!

The OFJCC is seeking experienced yoga instructors, especially those specializing in Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga.

• Free membership at our award-winning fitness center
• Unlimited access to our Recovery Studio - a whole suite of advanced health and wellness therapies selected from the best in fitness, spa, sports and medical science to help you feel better, move better and sleep better
• Employee discounts on personal training and other services
• Fun, motivating workplace

• Lead safe, motivating group yoga classes in accordance with OFJCC policies and procedure
• Provide appropriate modifications and progressions for a wide range of fitness levels
• Deliver excellent and courteous customer service to members
• Lead classes with clear and concise instruction, easy for the participants to follow
• Before and after each instructed class, ensure that the Yoga studio is well maintained and adequately equipped and organized
• Maintain active certification in a recognized certifying organization, such as the Yoga Alliance
• Stay up to date on current trends in Yoga classes
• Promote the group fitness schedule by encouraging class participants to try other fitness classes
• Communicate with Group Exercise Manager on member feedback, equipment needs and operational status, scheduling, and subbing

• Experienced Instructor with RYT 200 or RYT 500 certification
• Confident in your professionalism and a passion to motivate others
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principals
• Excellent communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of classes being taught
• Collaborative and a flexible leader in and out of the studio
• Demonstrate a commitment to professionalism through ongoing education, maintaining quality standards, and continual evaluation