| Detail | For this role |
|---|---|
| Department | Hospitality |
| Level | Entry level |
| Reports to | Fitness Floor Manager |
| Direct reports | None |
| Experience | Fresher or up to 4 years |
Yoga Instructor job description template
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Job title: Yoga Instructor
Department: Hospitality
Reports to: Fitness Floor Manager
Location: [City], [office, branch or site]
About the role
A Yoga Instructor leads yoga classes and guides members towards better flexibility, strength and calm. They plan and run classes for different levels, correct posture and keep sessions safe. The role reports to the Fitness Floor Manager or Gym Manager. A good Yoga Instructor makes classes welcoming for beginners and challenging for regulars, corrects alignment gently, adapts poses for different bodies and builds a loyal group who keep coming back to the mat.
Key responsibilities
- Plan and lead yoga classes for different levels and needs of members.
- Guide members through asanas, breathing and relaxation safely in class.
- Correct posture and alignment gently to prevent strain and injury.
- Adapt poses and sequences for beginners, seniors and different bodies.
- Keep classes welcoming, calm and well paced for all attendees.
- Advise members on practice, breathing and simple lifestyle habits.
- Follow safety procedures and watch for member strain or discomfort.
- Maintain class attendance records and encourage members to practise regularly.
- Keep the studio or class area clean, calm and ready.
- Support member retention through good classes and steady personal encouragement.
Requirements
- Certified yoga instructor qualification
- Knowledge of asanas and safety
- First aid is an advantage
- Fresher or up to 4 years
KRAs and KPIs for a Yoga Instructor
Key result areas for the appraisal form, each with a KPI you can measure every month or quarter.
| Key result area | How to measure it |
|---|---|
| Class delivery | Assigned classes run on schedule with attendance held to target |
| Member safety | No avoidable injury in classes during the year |
| Member satisfaction | Member feedback on classes held above the agreed level |
| Retention | Regular class attendance and retention held above target |
| Class readiness | Class area kept clean, calm and ready for every session |
Skills and tools
Tools used day to day: Yoga mats and props, Music system, Gym management software, Attendance system, Class plans.
Reporting line and career path
Next roles: Senior Yoga Instructor, Fitness Floor Manager, Wellness Coach
Interview questions for a Yoga Instructor
- How do you plan a class for mixed levels?
- How do you correct a member's posture safely?
- How do you adapt a pose for a senior or an injury?
- How do you keep a class calm and well paced?
- What do you do if a member feels strain during a pose?
- How do you keep members coming back to class?
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What does a Yoga Instructor do?
A Yoga Instructor leads yoga classes and guides members towards better flexibility, strength and calm. They plan and run classes for different levels, guide asanas and breathing, correct posture safely and adapt poses for different bodies. They build a loyal group, reporting to the Fitness Floor Manager or Gym Manager.
What makes a good Yoga Instructor?
A good Yoga Instructor makes classes welcoming for beginners and challenging for regulars, corrects alignment gently and adapts poses for different bodies and needs. A calm, encouraging manner and attention to safety keep members practising regularly and coming back to class, which builds a loyal following.
What qualifications does a Yoga Instructor need?
Most Yoga Instructor roles ask for a certified yoga instructor qualification with knowledge of asanas and safety. Freshers with certification are welcome. First aid is an advantage, along with a calm manner, clear guidance and the ability to adapt classes for different levels and bodies.