Job Description

Title: Yoga Instructor (Independent Contractor)

Reports to: Athletic Director

Schedule/travel: Academic year, Independent Contractor position. A typical schedule will include four afternoons per week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Approximately 3:15 p.m. arrival with class taking place from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Compensation: $80/session

Yoga Instructor (Independent Contractor) leads afternoon yoga programs to support Kent School's athletic offerings. The instructor will provide engaging, age-appropriate yoga instruction that promotes physical wellness, flexibility, strength, balance, mindfulness, and stress management in a supportive and inclusive environment. The program should be appropriate for students with a wide range of experience, from beginners to more advanced participants, and foster a positive atmosphere that encourages participation and personal growth.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Plan and lead safe, engaging yoga sessions for students in grades 9–12.
• Adapt instruction to accommodate varying experience and ability levels.
• Supervise and maintain a safe environment for up to 20 students.
• Encourage participation while promoting proper technique and injury prevention.
• Arrive prepared and ready to begin each session on time.
• Maintain professional conduct and appropriate boundaries with students.

Schedule:

• Four afternoons per week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
• Approximately 3:15 p.m. arrival with class taking place from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Each session will last at least one hour.
• Program runs throughout the academic year, beginning in September, with the exception of school exam periods.

School will provide:

• Dedicated activity space when indoors. Outdoors when possible.
• Yoga mats, blocks, and other equipment.
• Music equipment, if desired.

Qualifications:

• Experience teaching yoga to groups, preferably including adolescents.
• Ability to engage students with varying levels of yoga experience.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Reliable, responsible, and comfortable supervising high school students independently.
• Current yoga instructor certification preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug test.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Work is performed on a smoke-free campus.

Additional Information:

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description. This job description is not intended to be construed as an all-inclusive list of the functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities pertaining to the position. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors as deemed necessary. Certain responsibilities can be taken away or added depending on the situation and how the job evolves.

Kent School is committed to making equal employment opportunities available to all qualified persons. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, ancestry, citizen status, veteran status, physical or mental handicaps, sexual orientation, or any other factors protected by law. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.