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We are a friendly & welcoming community who are passionate about sparking curiosity, conversation & connection through the practices of yoga. We strive to foster a nurturing and collaborative workspace where we can learn and evolve together

OUR VALUES 

LOVE is our underlying frequency. We have a genuine love for people & are passionate about uniting humanity through the practices of yoga.   

COMMUNITY, our people (team and students) are at the core of what we do, we strive to learn new perspectives by listening to, learning from & educating our community.   

LEARNING, we use the physical practice of yoga to spark conversation, curiosity & connection to the body, mind & spirit. We aim to cultivate sacred space for diverse bodies through intentional movement & mindfulness.   

THE INDIVIDUAL JOURNEY, we aim to give you space to explore through the various aspects of yoga & then journey back with a newfound sense of self-connection & appreciation for yourself & others.

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YOGA TEACHER

Location: Prahran, Melbourne, AUS

Department: Teaching Crew

Employment Type: Part Time 

Date Posted: 19th April 2023

POSITION

The Yoga Teacher position is a people focused role that centers the growth and development of our community. This role requires you to have a very good to advanced knowledge of yoga philosophy and experience teaching a holistic yoga practise. You are wholeheartedly committed to creating space for connection, community and inclusivity in every aspect of your role.

SKILLS

  • You are a compassionate teacher who leads with integrity and is able to communicate thoughtfully and clearly 

  • You lead by example and are able to inspire and empower those around you 

  • You are able to recognise growth opportunities within the community and create classes that support these needs

  • You are committed to DEI work within the team and community and are able to hold space for meetings/discussions of that nature

  • You work closely with the Teaching Leader, Operations leader and enjoy working in a collaborative manner

  • You are committed to your own personal growth and development

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching

  • Warmly welcome students before class and discuss any special needs, injuries or concerns

  • Provide a welcoming and friendly orientation to new students and mindfully engage with students after class

  • Provide exceptional class instruction that is consistent with the class format and Humming Puppy teaching methodology

  • Regularly attend classes at Humming Puppy and offer feedback where required

  • Commit to ongoing training and career development 

Customer Service

  • Assist with any student enquiries using Humming Puppy website and Mindbody system; bookings, pricing & membership, class descriptions, teachers, etc.

  • Uphold cleaning procedure and assist in ensuring the venue is clean, tidy and well presented

  • Answer phones in a friendly and timely manner

  • Respond in a timely manner to physical, verbal and online inquiries

Studio Operations 

  • Stay abreast of studio updates and communications

  • Attend team meetings and development sessions offering support and guidance when required

  • Uphold the studios COVID Safety plan and policy

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • 200 hour teacher training certified / 500 hour certification preferred 

  • 3+ years of teaching experiencing 

  • Availability to teach early mornings and weekends

  • Intermediate - advanced understanding of a holistic yoga practice

CHARACTERISTICS

The characteristics required for the role explained through the ‘R E S O N A T E’ acronym:

  • Remarkable: remarkably helpful, resourceful, and effective. 

  • Empathetic: goes beyond understanding another's perspective, acts with compassion & respect.

  • Skilled communicator: written and verbal 

  • Observer: mindfully aware of the team and community needs

  • Nurturing: cares for and develops the team and student communities.

  • Adaptable: remains committed to curiosity, change and ongoing growth and development

  • Transparent: open and honest with themselves and others.

  • Empowered: confident and knowledgeable in your ability

AVAILABILITY

  • Wednesday Mornings

  • Thursday Mornings

  • Friday Evenings

  • Sunday Evenings

TO APPLY:

Send statement of intent and resume to misch@hummingpuppy.com