UNIV – Yoga Instructor (Part-Time) – ESL Wellness Center

Job Description Summary

Seeking a reliable part-time Yoga Instructor to teach various group exercise classes at one of Charleston’s premiere group fitness facilities. They will provide group exercise instruction and assistance for all willing adults over the age of 18.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC – Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Temporary

Cost Center

CC002244 ESL Wellness Center

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 – 0.00 – 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

5

Work Shift

Job Description

Responsibilities:

(30%) Lead group yoga exercise classes according to the assigned schedule.

(30%) Teach and/or develop effective, safe and engaging class formats and exercise to a variety of populations. Participants will range in age from 18-80 years old. The classes will consist of beginners and longtime established participants. Participants’ physical abilities and conditioning levels will also vary.

(20%) Assesses participant’s ability to perform exercises and places them relevant to the class.

(10%) Meet with supervisor as necessary to discuss recommendations, status updates, and any issues that may arise.

(10%) Occasionally lead and teach effective yoga group exercise classes off-site in the surrounding Charleston area.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GE
• Prior experience in Group Fitness, Personal Training or Corporate Health & Wellness with ability to teach yoga class formats.
• Current nationally recognized Yoga Certification (Prefer 200-hr certification)
• Must communicate professionally using appropriate vocabulary & grammar to obtain and rely to and from clients & guest.
• Must be knowledgeable about the industry with customer skills to network, engage and interact with all members, clients and guest.
• Have a passion for; helping clients achieve their health & fitness goals, building class attendance and offering alternative movement patterns to accommodate all levels of fitness.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform ‘pinching’ operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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