ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create motivational, empowering, and educational yoga classes for seniors (60yrs+) some with physical limitations;

• Develop lesson plans and activities for class;

• Create an atmosphere where all participants are engaged, have fun, are safe, and work collectively as a team;

• Regularly communicate with Director regarding participants and class topics;

• Maintain accurate program documentation including but not limited to sign in/sign out sheets, attendance reports, etc.;

• Maintain an organized work space by taking responsibility for maintaining all supplies, materials, equipment and program spaces;

• Able to adapt the curriculum to the needs of participants with varying physical and cognitive abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional yoga techniques;

• Lead and teach seniors on proper breathing techniques and poses;

• Other responsibilities as position demands

  TENCIES

• Current Yoga Certification required

• Minimum of one-year teaching experience; previous experience working with older adult community preferred.

• Ability to build rapport with seniors in order to create a safe and open environment for a deeper practice

• Should be comfortable teaching in small or large group settings

• Passionate about sharing and teaching yoga

• Work independently and be a self-starter.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Be punctual, reliable, organized and efficient to run an effective class.

• Interest and ability to work with senior citizens and volunteers.

• Bilingual, Spanish speaking communication skills necessary.

• Commitment to organizations mission, vision and values.

• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities>.

• Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ + people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.).

  EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

  High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree preferred.

Qualifications

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