Yoga Program Director & Lead Instructor

Yoga Program Director & Lead Instructor American Taekwondo Academy, LLC Joliet, IL Job Details Contract From $25 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Gym membership Flexible schedule Free fitness classes Qualifications Interpersonal skills Group fitness

Full Job Description Compensation:

Per Class + Tiered Revenue Share / Profit Split (Uncapped Earning Potential) About Us At American Taekwondo Academy, we are deeply rooted in movement, discipline, and community. While our foundation is built on martial arts, we recognize that true physical excellence requires a balance of strength, mobility, and mindfulness. We are launching a brand-new Yoga & Mindfulness Program to serve our current youth students, adult students, their parents and the wider local community. We are not just looking for an instructor to lead a sequence and leave. We are looking for an entrepreneurial, community-minded leader to build, run, and scale this wellness program from the ground up. If you are passionate about making yoga accessible and want your compensation to directly match your program's success, this is your opportunity.

The Opportunity:

Grow as We Grow We believe in rewarding the hustle it takes to build a thriving community. This position features a performance-tiered compensation structure. You will start with a lower base rate per class and as you successfully market, retain students, and grow the program's active membership, you will earn a direct percentage of the program's monthly revenue. As your classes scale, your income scales alongside them. Key Responsibilities Teach with

Purpose:

Deliver high-quality, inclusive, and engaging yoga classes (e.g., Vinyasa Flow, Power Yoga, Yin/Restorative, or Yoga for Athletes, etc.) tailored to varying skill levels.

Program Architecture:

Design a cohesive class schedule and curriculum that complements our existing martial arts programs (e.g., offering active recovery or deep stretching options during peak adult hours).

Drive Outreach & Enrollment:

Actively convert prospects and internal leads. You will have direct access to our existing student base and parent network to market the program.

Retention & Community Cultivation:

Build strong, personal connections with students. Foster a welcoming, non-intimidating studio culture where members feel seen, supported, and motivated to return.

Workshop & Event Creation:

Plan and execute specialized monthly workshops (e.g., "Yoga for Back Pain," "Mindfulness for Teens," or "Mobility for Athletes", etc.) to generate additional revenue streams and attract new members.

Qualifications & Skills Certification:

Registered Yoga Teacher (Preferred, RYT-200; RYT-500) with a current CPR/AED certification preferred.

Experience:

Prefer experience leading group yoga classes, with a proven ability to offer modifications for injuries or beginners. The "It"

Factor:

A grounded, welcoming, and magnetic presence. You should be exceptionally comfortable commanding a room while maintaining an approachable demeanor.

Entrepreneurial Mindset:

You treat this program like your own boutique studio. You are proactive, self-motivated, and hungry to drive enrollment.

Communication:

Strong interpersonal skills and comfort using basic digital tools or social media to help promote your classes.

What We Offer Uncapped Earning Potential:

A powerful profit-share model that scales automatically as enrollment hits specified milestones.

A Warm, Warm Audience:

Immediate access to our school's current roster of families and students who are already walking through our doors daily.

Creative Freedom:

Complete autonomy over the curriculum, class themes, and stylistic direction of the wellness program.

Facility Perks:

Free access to the facility, training spaces, and school amenities. How to Apply If you are ready to take full ownership of a program, build a dedicated community, and financially thrive as a result of your impact, we want to meet you. Please send your contact information and a short note about your teaching philosophy.

Pay:

From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Free fitness classes Gym membership

Work Location:

In person