Ashtanga Vinyasa Instructor (NOC 54100)
Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Toronto o/a 2178069 Ontario Ltd.
3300 Yonge Street, Suite 204
Toronto, Ontario M4N 2L6
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, Weekend, Day, Night, and Evening
Salary: $25.00 Hourly for 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Toronto, Ontario (1 vacancy)
Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Toronto o/a 2178069 Ontario Ltd. is dedicated to teaching in the tradition of Mysore, India. AYCT opened in 2008 to provide a friendly home for Toronto’s Ashtanga Community, and now hosts one of the world’s largest Mysore programs, led by Level 2 authorized teachers.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Ashtanga Vinyasa Instructor will be responsible for delivering yoga classes. He/she will also ensure the ultimate oasis guest experience. The instructor possesses a warm and friendly personality with an interest in health and wellness. Our ideal instructor has trained in a variety of yoga methods, especially ashtanga and vinyasa methods.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Familiar with the vinyasa count of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series, and is able to teach students in the traditional method.
- Familiar with the alignment and conditions of each posture, and be able to adjust and correct students’ alignments.
- Familiar with the Sanskrit terminology of Ashtanga.
- Be confident and able to offer safe hands-on adjustments.
- Maintain a dedicated daily Ashtanga Yoga practice.
- Motivate, inspire, and build relationships with guests as well as fellow team members.
- Deliver exceptional customer service, both in and out of class
- Assemble supplies and equipment.
- Attend to clients with special needs.
- Enforce safety rules and regulations.
- Assist with coordination of special events.
- Schedule activities, keep logs, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Participate in promotional events, photo & video shoots, and campaigns.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Education: Completion of High School, some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training.
- Experience: 2 years of work experience, plus Certificate as Ashtanga Vinyasa Instructor.
- Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English