Brooklyn Yoga instructoR
ABOUT VITAL
Our mission at VITAL is to create places that people love. While our gyms focus on bouldering, we also offer programs such as yoga, aerial, cycle, and fitness. VITAL gyms are open to members 24/7. We’re open to the public during the day, but only members can unlock the door at night. The sense of trust and ownership this inspires is part of what makes the VITAL community special.
We are optimists at heart, which means that we believe in our customers and in our team.
WE BELIEVE IN OUR CUSTOMERS. We build and operate our gyms to such a high standard because everyone deserves to be a part of something wonderful. The relationships people form at VITAL enrich life and lead to new adventures. By living out our belief in our customers they, in turn, believe in one another. This reciprocal goodwill makes VITAL more than just a gym, it becomes part of a full and connected life.
WE BELIEVE IN OUR TEAM. We believe that the best team is one that is unified and working hard towards a shared vision. Being part of such a team is challenging, and also rewarding. We support and invest in the people who work here with the goal of bringing up great leaders prepared to take on challenges at work and beyond.
THE POSITION
Yoga Instructors are dynamic, thoughtful and responsible, and are thrilled to take advantage of all the amenities that the gym has to offer. They are active participants in the community as a whole, and knowledgeable of VITAL’s programs outside of yoga. They arrive early to class to connect with students and stay late to hear feedback and care for the studio space.
VITAL instructors teach a creative, alignment-based, athletic yoga sequencing model. The model focuses on building strength, endurance and flexibility, while leaving space for freedom of expression and adapting to the students in the room. Teachers confidently instruct students on the correct use of props whenever necessary. Teachers use playlists with songs that do not distract from the practice, but rather energize the students and encourage moving meditation.
VITAL offers a variety of yoga classes that encourage the discipline of a strong physical practice and rehabilitation for athletes. While instructors may be inspired by esoteric yogic wisdom, VITAL teachers deliver their classes in terms that are scientifically viable, and understandable to the public.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain at least one permanent class on the weekly schedule
Lead exciting, challenging, alignment-based classes that cater to the people in the room
Maintain the cleanliness and order of the studio by building a culture of responsibility in our students and organizing the studio at the end of all classes. Must be willing to refill cleaner, organize props, troubleshoot studio needs, etc.
Notify the Yoga Lead two weeks in advance of any class that must be missed, and find a sub for any such classes
Develop and maintain professional relationships with members
Foster a fun and uplifting community
Willing to work early mornings and/or weekends
Must be active on sub list and sub at least once/month
BENEFITS
$45 - $65 per hour long class
PTO, up to 16 hours annually
Structured wage increases
Health insurance programs
Internal incentive programs
Mental health program
Employee membership with access to all programs and classes
Friends and family memberships (2)
Discounts with community partners
Discounts at the VITAL pro shop
QUALIFICATIONS
RYT-200 Yoga Certification, or a minimum 3 years professional teaching experience
A current CPR/AED certification
Ability to work independently and self-motivated
A desire to be part of our community and spend time at the gym, learning about and participating in our other programs
Previous experience with MBO a plus
Knowledge of climbing is an added bonus
We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.