Lead Teacher for Boutique Yoga and fitness studio

Lead Teacher for YogaSix YogaSix offers our students a multi sensory Vinyasa based heated yoga experience in a modern studio. We are the fastest growing and largest boutique yoga studio in the country. We are looking for a leader for our tribe of amazing teachers at our Wellesley location. Are you the perfect fit? About You: Are you a yoga teacher looking for a way to get more involved, beyond teaching classes, privates, and workshops? Do you desire to up your game by being part of a professional team with a shared goal of ensuring a top quality experience and promoting the fitness goals of our members? Does building strong relationships and fostering a studio community excite you? Do you enjoy hiring, training and providing ongoing coaching and mentoring? If you said YES to ALL of the above questions, then keep on reading! Becoming a Lead Teacher with Yoga Six could be the best next step in your career. Qualities of Great Lead Teachers: Set the example for others to emulate Inspire team mates to reach their highest potential Have deep knowledge of the techniques as well as the humility and curiosity to continue learning Are objective and fair in judgment Have a great sense of humor Drop grandiose expectations and honor everyone's personal and professional evolution. Grant permission to not know, to be the beginner, to be a learner (for ourselves and others) Actively seek to tune in to our needs and the needs of our team members More About the Role The Lead Teacher will teach their own classes; perhaps 4-8 per week, but variable as to the needs of the studio and teacher availability. The Lead Teacher also supports the General Manager by providing programming expertise, onboarding help, and continued coaching for our teaching roster. The Lead Teacher takes ownership of the studio overall class product. The Lead teacher manages the teaching schedule and arranges coverage for last minute teacher unavailability. This is a part-time position. Compensation includes a competitive hourly rate, in addition to a session rate for scheduled classes. Average estimated time commitment of approximately 8 hours per week plus time teaching, depending on the ongoing needs of the studio. Schedule is variable and flexible based on studio schedule and Lead Teacher availability. Duties & Responsibilities Have a consistent presence teaching and practicing at YogaSix Wellesley Lead Teacher will achieve sign off on all 6 core class types. Teach approximately 4-8 classes (varying formats) in studio per week. Responsible for recruiting, auditioning, hiring, coaching and developing teachers with assistance from General Manager and studio owner. In conjunction with General Manager and studio owner, responsible for reviewing and modifying schedule periodically based on needs of studio members and teacher availability. Responsible for auditing existing teachers’ classes in various class formats for continued support Coach teachers in a supportive, empowering way by illuminating areas of growth and acknowledging areas of skill Lead in-house format trainings (which include a full class experience) for training purposes as needed Schedule classes in a fair manner and ensure all classes are covered at all times Step in as an authority-figure in the studio as needed when the General Manager is not available. Requirements Commitment to honoring and promoting the YogaSix core values Minimum RYT 200hr Certified Yoga Teacher with experience in Vinyasa style yoga Minimum 2 years teaching experience preferred Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience coaching and developing staff and effectively resolving personnel issues. Yoga Management experience preferred. Comfortable with social media (Instagram, Facebook) content creation, posting and engagement Comfortable with common computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, online databases. Prior experience with ClubReady or MindBody a plus. Physical Requirements Must be physically able to walk through the classroom freely in order to demo postures and transitions in a heated and humidified room (up to 105 degrees), monitor students' movements, provide them with hands-on adjustments (as needed and if desired by students) and to facilitate dynamic, energizing, empowering and fun yoga and fitness classes Able to demonstrate exercises in real time relevant to class style, as is frequently required. Physically able to lift and carry up to 20 lb. equipment Vision sufficient to ensure personal safety and observe students for proper technique in a dimly lit room Adjust and operate equipment (for exmple, lighting and sound). Strong verbal skills (proficient in speaking and understanding English) All candidates are also expected to perform the responsibilities and possess the requirements of our teachers (available by request) Teachers and the Lead Teacher are hired as employees (not independent contractors) as we invest in your development and growth. Screened candidates will be invited to an initial interview, and those that move forward will be asked to submit an audition video. Compensation: Class rate varies on experience/ability/formats. Equal Opportunity Employment YogaSix provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, YogaSix complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Note: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job as they may change at any time with or without notice. CALM MIND. STRONG VIBE. SWEAT TRIBE. Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 12 – 18 per week Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Schedule: Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Experience: Teaching: 2 years (Preferred) Group fitness: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: 200 hour yoga teacher certification (Required) Work Location: In person