Part-time Yoga Group Fitness Instructor, Department of Campus Recreation
Wake Forest University
Winston Salem, NC
Full-time
Education
Posted on March 30, 2024
Application Instructions:
External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page.
Please add your cover letterand any other documents required for the position to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience application page. Use the Select Files button to add multiple documents including your cover letter and supporting documents. The My Experience page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.
Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the website. Log in to Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub and select Browse Jobs. Locate the position and click Apply. Update your Education and Job History.
** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.
Job Description Summary
The Yoga Group Fitness Instructors are responsible for delivering yoga instruction and leading groups through
various levels and types of mind-body yoga methods. Yoga Group Fitness Instructors must possess the physical
and verbal ability to provide clarity of movement, safety, modifications, and delivery of the yoga practice.
Class execution will include developing and organizing class movement or choreography, appropriate
movement sequencing and progression, cueing participants set up, safety, execution, hands-on assistance when
needed and more. This position is trained and skilled within the essence of mind-body as well as be a natural
leader, facilitator, motivator, and a relationship builder who will help others reach their goals through exercise
and wellness.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
Time Type Requirement
Part time Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page.
Please add your cover letterand any other documents required for the position to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience application page. Use the Select Files button to add multiple documents including your cover letter and supporting documents. The My Experience page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.
Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the website. Log in to Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub and select Browse Jobs. Locate the position and click Apply. Update your Education and Job History.
** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.
Job Description Summary
The Yoga Group Fitness Instructors are responsible for delivering yoga instruction and leading groups through
various levels and types of mind-body yoga methods. Yoga Group Fitness Instructors must possess the physical
and verbal ability to provide clarity of movement, safety, modifications, and delivery of the yoga practice.
Class execution will include developing and organizing class movement or choreography, appropriate
movement sequencing and progression, cueing participants set up, safety, execution, hands-on assistance when
needed and more. This position is trained and skilled within the essence of mind-body as well as be a natural
leader, facilitator, motivator, and a relationship builder who will help others reach their goals through exercise
and wellness.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
- Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes to accomplish the Campus Recreation Department mission and goals.
- Creates a welcoming class environment for all fitness levels and encourages and motivates class members.
- Answers questions from participants to support them in achieving their healthy living and wellness goals.
- Builds effective, authentic relationships with members, helps others connect with one another and to the Wake Forest community.
- Keeps accurate class attendance records.
- Maintain the group fitness equipment and fitness studios.
- Attends required trainings, workshops and staff meetings.
- Participates in master classes, in-house trainings, supports campus initiatives lead by Campus Recreation as well as other special events.
- Follows Campus Recreation policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
- Must have current 200 RYT training; able to provide verification of training as well as contact trainer and training facility information; verify affiliation with Yoga Alliance or other group fitness yoga related certification/training; must maintain currency to remain as active staff.
- Must be current or obtain First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
- Completion of hands on training designed to supplement the knowledge and skills obtained via certification.
- Attends and participates in In-house training for skill enhancement/development and team building.
- Willing to seek additional training or certifications as needed to enhance leadership and instruction.
- Ability to work flexible hours as schedules are subject to change throughout the year, driven by the nature of the business (i.e. summer and academic year breaks, early mornings, evenings, and weekends).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and independently direct time management.
- Ability to lead others and create an inclusive welcoming environment.
- Energetic and outgoing personality.
- Responsible for own work.
Time Type Requirement
Part time Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
