Yoga Instructor for Seniors

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Helping Seniors Lead Healthier Lives
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Position Summary:
Are you passionate about yoga, helping seniors live longer with resources for a healthy lifestyle, and ready to be a foundational part of a service that is good for the community?  Our Fitness Trainers including yoga instructors are the heart of the Live 2 B Healthy program, delivering safe, effective, and engaging group fitness classes for older adults in senior living communities. This role requires a passion for helping seniors stay active, with a strong commitment to program quality, safety, and participant progress.  We are looking for multiple resources in the West Denver Metro area that could service classes in and around the Broomfield area.

Responsibilities

• Lead Group Yoga Classes: Conduct scheduled on-site fitness classes tailored to the needs and abilities of older adults, focusing on mobility and movement and could include chair-based participants. 
• Ensure Safety & Inclusivity: Monitor participants closely to ensure exercises are performed safely and effectively. Modify activities  as needed to support all fitness levels. 
• Build Positive Relationships: Create a motivating, respectful, and inclusive environment. Establish trust and rapport with residents,  staff, and community decision-makers. 
• Follow Program Guidelines: Adhere to all Live 2 B Healthy protocols and curriculum standards for all formats of training (group,  small group, and private). 
• Communication & Reporting: Accurately report attendance, session feedback, and client notes to the Fitness Program Manager.  Communicate class concerns or scheduling issues in a timely manner. 

Qualifications

• Experience in leading yoga class
• Current nationally recognized yoga certification
• Current CPR/AED certification (required) 
• Carry active insurance (required)
• Strong interpersonal skills and an encouraging, client-centered approach 
• Reliable transportation and punctuality for scheduled sessions

Preferred: 

• Background in working with seniors or within senior living communities 
• Understanding of age-related conditions and how to safely modify exercises 

Compensation: 

• Hourly pay based on experience and certifications.