Yoga Instructor Jobs in Kankakee, IL (NOW HIRING)

Job Description Summary

Santa Fe College is proud to offer wellness services and programs at the SF Fitness Center to all of our campus community, including students, faculty, and staff. The Fitness Center has an array of equipment and services suitable for everyone, ranging from the experienced athlete to those just exploring their fitness options. The SF Fitness Center is open 6:30am - 8:30pm, Monday - Friday.
The Yoga Instructor will work with the Fitness Center Manager to create, oversee, facilitate and conduct the yoga program for SF students and staff. The focus is on stretch and relaxation with the goal of reducing stress and increasing wellness. The instructor must have a positive and energetic attitude and be passionate about wellness.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Teaches safe, effective yoga techniques and positions to SF students and staff.
• Demonstrates all yoga exercises to participants to ensure compliance to safety standards and that participants are doing the exercises and poses with proper alignment.
• Monitors fitness levels and requirements of all participants and design classes to suit the needs of participants.
• Directs yoga classes according to the assigned schedule.
• Devises and implements engaging routines and movements.
• Provides ongoing observation and feedback to the SF participants regarding proper yoga techniques.
• Provides a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
• Provides alternative movements during class to accommodate different fitness and skill levels.
• Responds to participants suggestions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintains a neat and clean exercise room at all times.
• Participates in special campus events and activities as needed.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Fitness Center Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: A certified Yoga Instructor with RYT 200 Hour Certification, CPR + AED, and two (2) years' experience leading group yoga classes.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptability to Change - able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Communication - able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Customer Service - ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
• Ethics - able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
• Organization & Time Management - able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem Solving - proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Relationship Management - able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Results Orientation - proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

Application Process: All applicants must submit a completed online SF application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts (if applicable) to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
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