Yoga Sculpt Instructor (East Communities)
Greater Austin YMCA
Location
Austin, Texas
Quick overview
The instructor is responsible for leading high-energy, safe, and results-driven Yoga Sculpt classes that integrate strength training and functional movement. They must also build strong relationships with participants, maintain a safe environment, and handle administrative tasks like attendance tracking.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a minimum 200-hour Yoga Instructor certification and current CPR/AED certification. At least 2 years of experience teaching yoga combined with strength or power-based elements is required.
Job description
Why Your Role Matters
The Yoga Sculpt Instructor is responsible for leading high-energy, safe, and results-driven classes that combine yoga, strength training, and functional movement. This role enhances participants’ strength, flexibility, endurance, and confidence while creating an inclusive and motivating environment. The instructor plays a key role in supporting overall wellness and helping members of all fitness levels reach their personal goals.
- How You Make an Impact
- Plan, prepare, and deliver dynamic Yoga Sculpt classes that integrate yoga flows, resistance training, and cardio elements.
- Design well-balanced class sequences that prioritize proper alignment, functional movement, and overall safety.
- Provide clear instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on guidance to ensure proper form and technique.
- Offer modifications and progressions to accommodate participants of varying fitness levels, abilities, and experience.
- Create an energizing and inclusive class atmosphere that motivates and empowers participants.
- Ensure the safe and effective use of equipment such as light weights, resistance bands, and yoga props.
- Monitor participants throughout class to promote safety and respond appropriately to injuries or concerns.
- Arrive prepared with structured class plans and curated, engaging music playlists.
- Build strong relationships with participants to encourage retention and a sense of community.
- Stay current with industry trends, training methods, and continuing education in yoga and fitness.
- Support studio or organization initiatives, programs, and events through active member engagement.
- Complete attendance tracking, incident reports, and other required documentation as needed.
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development.
- Lead by example, fostering a positive, respectful, and wellness-focused environment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- What You Bring to the Y
- Certified Yoga Instructor (minimum 200-hour; 300-hour preferred).
- Yoga Sculpt or similar format certification preferred, or equivalent experience teaching this style.
- 2+ years of experience teaching yoga classes that incorporate strength training or power-based elements.
- Current CPR/AED certification required.
- Experience teaching Yoga Sculpt, Power Yoga, or similar hybrid group fitness classes.
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, alignment, and injury prevention.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence and presence in leading group fitness classes.
- Ability to motivate and engage a diverse range of participants.
- Skill in creating energizing and appropriate music playlists.
- Passion for health, wellness, and community building.
- Availability to teach evenings (Monday and Wednesday 5:30–6:30 PM) and preferably Saturdays (10:45–11:45 AM).
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
