Program Instructor III - Youth Yoga Instructor

Position Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Youth Yoga Instructor to lead an engaging afternoon yoga program for children ages 7-12 at the scenic lakeside setting of Marsh Park in Kirkland. This outdoor program introduces young participants to yoga through movement, meditation, and mindfulness in a fun, supportive, and age-appropriate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily 2-hour youth yoga sessions for children ages 7-12 June 29-July 2, 12-2pm
• Teach basic yoga poses, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
• Adapt yoga instruction to different skill levels and abilities
• Ensure participant safety and manage group behavior appropriately
• Arrive early to prepare the outdoor space and necessary materials

• Good verbal, written, and telephone communication skills are required.
• Ability to interact courteously with the public to acknowledge both compliments and complaints.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated good judgement in problem solving and responding to customer needs.
• Proficiency in standard computer software, such as Microsoft Office Suite applications Word, Excel and Outlook

• Certified Yoga Instructor with experience teaching children
• Background in youth programs, education, recreation, or child development preferred
• Ability to lead fun and structured activities for groups of children
• Comfortable teaching in an outdoor park environment
• Strong communication and classroom management skills

Physical Demands and Working Environment: Work may be performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, including City facilities such as community centers, City parks, Lake Washington School District facilities and off-site locations. Work settings may involve high levels of noise, many people, adverse weather conditions, uneven terrain, standing for extended periods of time, and interruptions. Desk assignments are done at a computer terminal.

Selection Process

Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or email. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made throughout the recruitment period, until such time as all vacancies are filled.

We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 425-587-3210 or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 425-587-3111.