Job Description Summary
Our Group Exercise department is looking for a Yoga Instructor to join our team! You must be passionate about your craft and willing to work with participants of all fitness levels. Our ideal yoga teacher has trained in a variety of yoga methods and worked as an instructor for at least 2 years. We want you to create fun and effective classes, and you must be responsive to the needs of our members. You also need to be organized, reliable, and able to arrive at all your scheduled classes and/or appointments on time.
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
40
Work Shift
Job Description
(30%) Lead yoga 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 long time establish 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 group exercise classes off-site in the surrounding Charleston area.
Yoga Instructor Requirements and Qualifications:
Current yoga certification
Completion of a 200-hour yoga training course is a plus
1-3 years of yoga instructor experience preferred
Friendly and outgoing with excellent communication skills
Additional fitness qualifications a plus!
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!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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