The Yoga Instructor will:
• Plan and teach one 80-minute yoga class per week throughout the academic
term.
• Provide clear, safe, and appropriate instruction in foundational yoga poses and
movement sequences.
• Teach basic breathing, relaxation, mindfulness, flexibility, balance, and mobility
techniques.
• Demonstrate proper body alignment and safe movement mechanics.
• Provide appropriate modifications and progressions for students with different
experience and ability levels.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for students of varying
fitness backgrounds.
• Educate students on the relationship between yoga, physical fitness, stress
management, recovery, and overall wellness.
• Encourage students to develop greater body awareness and an appreciation
for lifelong physical activity.
• Begin classes with appropriate preparation/warm-up activities and conclude
with suitable cool-down and relaxation activities.
• Monitor students during class and provide appropriate feedback regarding
technique, safety, and participation.
• Maintain accurate attendance and participation records.
• Establish and communicate course expectations at the beginning of the
semester.
• Evaluate students according to the established Pass/Fail requirements for the
course.
• Submit grades and other required academic documentation according to
College and departmental deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with students regarding attendance, participation,
course expectations, and other course-related matters.
• Follow all College policies regarding student safety, accessibility,
nondiscrimination, and academic conduct.
• Maintain a clean and safe instructional environment and report facility or
equipment concerns when necessary.
• Perform other course-related responsibilities as assigned by the Physical
Education Department.