About this role
Position Title: Yoga Instructor/Senior Living
Department: CLS/Fitness
Schedule: Tues/Thur. 9am-11:15am. (two classes)
Pay: Contract $50/per class
Who we are:
Nestled at the base of Cougar Mountain is a senior living community in Issaquah, Washington unlike any other on the Eastside: Timber Ridge at Talus. When our community of well-traveled, outdoor-loving seniors aren’t visiting other parts of the world, you’ll find them socializing over dinner, hiking a nearby trail or just enjoying the spectacular views. As the area’s first Silver LEED-certified LCS Community, our campus and natural setting reflects our residents’ love of the Pacific Northwest. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently looking for a Yoga Instructor with senior living experience to teach chair and mat yoga on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Who you are:
- High School education or equivalent preferred. Other applicable education, training, and experience will be considered.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
- Yoga teacher certification required. 200+hours
- Experience teaching yoga/chair preferred.
- Experience teaching older adults required.
- Proven ability to conduct classes through demonstrated poses, clear instruction, and appropriate adjustments.
- Basic knowledge of human anatomy/physiology to ensure safety and well-being of class participants.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
General Summary:
The Yoga/Chair instructor is a contracted employee on the Community Life Services team, serving Senior Adult Residents. This position is supervised by the Fitness Manager and will design and lead yoga/chair yoga classes.
Essential Job Duties:
- Design and lead Yoga/Chair Yoga classes for all levels.
- Set a positive tone and appropriate level of energy for class type.
- Provide safe, effective, and inspiring instruction in yoga/chair yoga through well-prepared classes.
- Provide adjustments and modifications in a safe and professional way to accommodate all levels.
- Ability to communicate effectively and understand instructions in English.
- Reliability to teach scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time.
- Keep up to date with the latest industry trends and participate in continuing education programs to enhance expertise and maintain yoga certification.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
- Sit or stand for extended lengths of time.
- Crouch, push, pull, reach, and kneel as necessary.
- Lift up to 50lbs safely.
- Maintain balance necessary to prevent falling of self and resident.
- Perform repetitive movements.
- Projects voice in a classroom setting.
Other facts
About The Virginian
The Virginian is considered among Northern Virginia’s most respected Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs).
The community was established more than 40 years ago and continues to uphold its reputation for providing a person-centered care approach to our residents and a team environment for our staff.
Continuing our more than 40 years of service to residents of Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC area, The Virginian is proud to be completing an incredible renovation that reimagines the community from top to bottom with the latest in modern amenities and high touch technology.
We are owned by Focus, managed by LCS. Our residents benefit from a wide variety of amenities and services, including a full continuum of health care and a variety of individualized living options.
What you'll do
- The Yoga Instructor will design and lead yoga and chair yoga classes for senior residents, ensuring safe and effective instruction. They will also provide adjustments and modifications to accommodate all levels of participants.
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