Yoga Instructor

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 Compensation: $100 per class

Title: Yoga Instructor 
Job Type: Contracted; Part-Time, weekends and evenings required. 
Pay Rate: $100 per class
Duration: May 2026 – September 2026 
Work Location: Randall's Island Park, New York, NY 10035

Randall’s Island Park Alliance seeks a Yoga Instructor to lead classes for our long-standing community yoga program in the park. RIPA offers a range of health and wellness focused public programming and has offered free yoga classes in the park since 2015. The program consists of weekly classes on Tuesday evenings in May-September (sunset dependent), as well as weekly Saturday morning classes in July and August. The Instructor will work directly with the Public Programs Manager, Public Programs Coordinator, and Seasonal Public Programs Associate.  

Opportunities to teach additional classes may be available for staff classes, summer camp, etc., however, they are optional.

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Facilitate yoga classes at Randall’s Island Park
    Tuesdays from 6:30 - 7:30pm, May – September
    Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:00am, July – August
  • Deliver entertaining, exciting, motivational, engaging, empowering, educational, and professional yoga classes to ensure participants are satisfied with their yoga experience and remain motivated to attain their personal goals
  • Motivate and educate while promoting health and wellness
  • Recommend and arrange for qualified substitute coverage in the event they are unable to lead a scheduled class.  

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Completed a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training & Certification with a program accredited by the Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga School (RYS)
  • 1 year of experience teaching yoga classes OR 2 years of other education/facilitation experience in community-centered setting.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
  • Excellent ability to work with and interact with the public with a friendly demeanor.
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Motivated and punctual, able to work independently and as part of a team.

    PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
  • Certification in exercise science, health & wellness coaching, or related field.
  • Experience leading and promoting fitness programs.
  • Fluent in Spanish.

Contact Information

Randall's Island Park Alliance
Website: Apply Online