Yoga Instructor Hello Yoga Costa Mesa, CA Job Details Part-time From $25 an hour 18 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Anatomy knowledge Working with students Yoga instruction Fitness customer service Teaching Full Job Description Job Overview — Please Read Thoroughly Before Applying Hello Yoga is seeking reliable, welcoming, and experienced substitute Yoga Instructors to join our vibrant studio community. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping students improve their strength, flexibility, balance, and overall well-being through safe, accessible, and thoughtfully guided yoga classes. We are currently building our substitute instructor team. Substitute instructors who demonstrate reliability, strong teaching skills, professionalism, and an ability to connect with our students are often considered for a regular weekly class when an opening becomes available on our schedule. However, a future regularly scheduled class is not guaranteed. In this role, you will lead engaging group classes for students with a range of experience levels and physical abilities. You will also help create a supportive studio environment where every student feels comfortable, encouraged, and personally welcomed. We are looking for instructors who combine strong teaching skills with professionalism, punctuality, excellent communication, and a genuine commitment to providing an exceptional student experience. Responsibilities Lead safe, engaging, and well-organized yoga classes for a variety of skill levels. Provide clear verbal instructions, demonstrations, modifications, and guidance on the appropriate use of props. Teach proper alignment, breathing techniques, body awareness, and safe movement patterns. Offer appropriate options and pose variations for students with different abilities, injuries, or physical limitations. Create thoughtful class sequences that support flexibility, strength, balance, mobility, and relaxation. Greet students warmly and help first-time and newer students feel comfortable and supported. Learn and use students' names. This is a required part of the position. Review the class roster before each class to identify first-time and newer students. Monitor students during class and provide helpful, respectful guidance without drawing unnecessary attention to them. Arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled class start time. Begin and end every class on time. Remain at the studio for at least 5 minutes after class to connect with students, answer questions, and support newer students. Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming studio environment. Communicate professionally with students, fellow instructors, and studio management. Respond promptly to important studio communications and substitute-teaching requests. Follow all studio policies, safety procedures, and customer-service expectations. Assist with securing qualified substitute coverage if unable to teach an accepted assignment. Qualifications Completion of a recognized, in-person 200-hour yoga teacher training program. Previous experience teaching group yoga classes in a yoga studio is required. Newly certified teachers without prior studio teaching experience may be considered for an instructor position after successfully completing Tier 3 of Hello Yoga's Teacher Mentorship Program. Applicants interested in this pathway are encouraged to inquire about the program. Strong knowledge of yoga postures, alignment, anatomy, sequencing, pose variations, and safe movement practices. Ability to teach students with a wide range of experience levels and physical abilities. Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills. Dependable, punctual, professional, and responsive to studio communications. Comfortable creating a welcoming and inclusive experience for both new and returning students. Willingness to accept constructive feedback from the studio manager and work collaboratively as part of the studio team. Flexibility and availability to accept substitute-teaching opportunities as needed. Compensation Starting compensation is $31.50 per class. This compensation covers teaching a one-hour class, arriving at least 10 minutes before class, and remaining at the studio for at least 5 minutes after class.

Instructors who demonstrate the ability to attract and retain new students, build consistent class attendance, and successfully grow their classes may be considered for increased compensation.

Substitute instructors who consistently demonstrate reliability, professionalism, strong teaching ability, and a positive connection with our students may be considered for a regular weekly class when an opening becomes available. Important Application InformationPlease review the qualifications carefully before applying. Due to limited administrative availability, we are unable to respond individually to every applicant.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants without prior yoga studio teaching experience should inquire about Tier 3 of Hello Yoga's Teacher Mentorship Program before applying for an instructor position. Join Hello Yoga and help us create a supportive community where students feel seen, welcomed, and inspired to continue their yoga practice.

Pay:

From $25.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person