Yoga teacher competencies

Yoga teacher competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Yoga teacher position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Two years experience as a Yoga Teacher
3. One year supervisory experience preferred
4. CPR/AED certification
5. Registered Yoga Instructor 200 hour level (RYT-200) or equivalent experience required
6. Ability to build relationship with members
7. Excellent communication and people skills
8. Excellent customer service and promotional skills, energetic, enthusiastic and motivational
9. Ability to resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful manner
10. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
11. Ability to coach, develop staff, and foster a team environment
12. Ability to lead and motivate a group class
13. Ability to be a positive fitness role model
14. Excellent physical fitness
15. Result orientated with a positive outlook and commitment to quality
16. Extensive knowledge of yoga programs
17. Extensive knowledge of safe exercise techniques
18. Ability to perform exercises specific to the assigned class
19. Ability resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful manner
20. Ability to multi-task, learn quickly, and make decisions easily and quickly
21. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
22. Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Applications
23. Ability to accept direction and be accountable for work outcomes, including following through on projects or responsibilities with a sense of ownership
24. Exhibits grace under pressure

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills

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