"Yoga Teacher Training Instructor"

Yoga Teacher Training Instructor

Company: Red Rocks Community College

Job Location: Lakewood, 80228

Category: Kinesiology, Exercise Science, and Phys Ed

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary: See Position Description

Location: Arvada, CO

Job Number: 01044

Division: Academic Affairs & Workforce Innovation

Department: Integrative Health, Health & Wellness

Closing Date: 9/28/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA Status: Exempt

To Apply
Resume
Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
Copy of Yoga Alliance credentials

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.

RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Summary of Position

Our Integrative Health Program invites applications for a Yoga Teacher Training Instructor to lead and facilitate our Yoga Alliance-approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program. This role is ideal for a passionate, experienced yoga educator who is committed to teaching the foundations of yoga with integrity, inclusivity, and professionalism. The instructor will guide students through the full spectrum of yoga education-including practice, philosophy, teaching methodology, anatomy, and ethics-preparing them to become confident and skilled yoga teachers. This position requires both teaching and mentorship, ensuring that students not only gain competence but also embody the principles of yoga in their personal and professional lives.

This posting will remain open on a continuous basis, and applicants will be selected as needed until the position is filled or the posting expires. Please note:

• Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Completed applications will remain active for 12 months from the date of submission.
• There is no need to reapply during this 12-month period unless there are updates to your application materials.
• After the 12-month period, applicants are welcome to reapply if the position is still open.

The compensation for this position is $1,177.73 to $1,294.58/per credit hour, commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time, FLSA exempt, temporary staff position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

Essential Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate all aspects of the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training curriculum in alignment with Yoga Alliance standards.
• Provide clear instruction in asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, anatomy/physiology, and the ethics of teaching.
• Mentor students in developing their teaching voice, sequencing skills, and class presence.
• Create an inclusive, trauma-aware, and culturally respectful learning environment.
• Evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with the Integrative Health Professions program to maintain high-quality instruction and program integrity.
• Ensure that training hours and requirements meet Yoga Alliance credentialing standards.

Qualifications

Required knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Strong knowledge of yoga philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to inclusivity, ethics, and professionalism in yoga education.
• Ability to mentor and inspire students on their teaching journey

Required Qualifications

• E-RYT 500 credential with Yoga Alliance.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in group and private yoga settings.
• Commitment to inclusivity, ethics, and professionalism in yoga education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience teaching in a 200-hour teacher training program.
• Additional training in specialized modalities (e.g., trauma-informed yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, integrative health).
• Collaborative spirit and enthusiasm for holistic health education.

Physical & Cognitive Demands

The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This position operates in an classroom environment and occasionally uses a computer, and routinely uses gym equipment, standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include mentoring, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

Advertised Hourly Pay

The hourly pay for this position is $1,177.73 to $1,294.58/per credit hour, commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time, FLSA exempt temporary staff position and may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need.

This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

To Apply

All applicants must submit:

1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
3. Copy of Yoga Alliance credentials

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications related to the position's duties and responsibilities. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials, including, but not limited to, age, date of birth, dates of attendance, and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Visit our Careers website to submit your application.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Ashley.Tracey@rrcc.edu.