Yoga Instructors

Working Title: Yoga Instructors

State Role Title: Wage

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Human Resources, Training and Performance

Department: 300379 - Balanced Dukes

Pay Rate: Other

Specify Range or Amount: $40 per one hour class

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

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About JMU:

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* A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
* Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
* A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
* Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
* Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

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General Information:

Balanced Dukes, the wellness and well-being program for faculty and staff at JMU, is seeking qualified instructors to lead yoga classes for our Faculty & Staff Fitness Program. Classes will be held on campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays; 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. This program will start on January 21 and run through May 8, 2025. Instructors will sign up for the classes that they can commit to teaching.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Leading engaging and dynamic yoga classes tailored to participants of varying skill levels; * Instructors are responsible for providing any audio needed for the class
* Creating and delivering safe, well-structured yoga sessions
* Offer personalized guidance and adjustments to ensure proper form, alignment, and effectiveness of each pose
* Educating participants on the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga
* Designing class sequences that challenge and relax, while incorporating elements of strength, flexibility, and endurance suited for gym members

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
* Experience teaching yoga classes to individuals or groups
* Strong knowledge of different yoga styles, techniques, and principles
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for participants of all backgrounds and abilities
* Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:
* Certification in yoga instruction from a recognized organization or institution is preferred

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position working up to 2 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

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EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

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