Yoga Teacher

                                                          Yoga Teacher, Part Time

Shaker Rocks was founded by Annie and Spencer Richman to bring a modern climbing gym to Cleveland. Partnering with others, they opened in the Van Aken District in 2019 to serve climbers of all levels in a vibrant, walkable neighborhood. Since day one, Shaker Rocks has aimed to support the local community and inspire the next generation of Cleveland climbers.

General Purpose:   Yoga teachers lead a variety of yoga classes in Shaker Rocks’ yoga studio. They are dependable, service-oriented team players who understand and appreciate the unique relationship between yoga and rock climbing, and they are excited to support customers in their yoga and climbing journey. 

Responsibilities/Essential Functions: 

• Must be available Friday nights for a 6pm weekly yoga class and the ability to sub into other classes as needed

• Lead group yoga classes including but not limited to vinyasa flow, yin/relaxation/stretch, power/strength, acroyoga, and/or kids yoga 

• Teach classes according to the schedule description and level 
• Instruct poses effectively, paying attention to safety and risk factors appropriate to student experience levels

• Safely and effectively demonstrate a variety of physical postures and provide appropriate modifications for all experience levels 

• Safely and effectively provide appropriate physical support and adjustments to students (if student wishes) in order to facilitate healthy alignment in postures 

• Provide a comfortable, motivating, and positive class environment 

• Set up the yoga room, greet students, and answer student questions prior to class 

• Tidy up yoga room following class 

• Promote classes, workshops, and upcoming Shaker Rocks events 

• Help shape the Shaker Rocks community culture

• Display a conscientious work ethic with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit 

• Exemplifies the Core Values of Shaker Rocks 

• Other duties as assigned 

Minimum qualifications: 

• Certification from a recognized 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Facility

 Environment and Physical Demands: 

• While performing the essential responsibilities of this job, the employee will be regularly required to stoop, kneel, and crouch; walk up and down stairs; walk and stand on hard and soft and even and uneven surfaces; use both hands at the same time; reach overhead with arms; grip with hands; talk, yell, and hear; use a computer; and use yoga equipment such as mats, straps, and blocks. 

• The employee will regularly be required to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds, and occasionally to lift and/or carry between 25 and 100 pounds. 

• The employee will regularly be exposed to chalk and other airborne particles, loud noise, falling objects, and trip hazards. 

This is an Independent Contractor position.