Part-Time Yoga Instructor​/Education Support Specialist II; T0232

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 40,653 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum.

A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Longwood University invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Part-Time Yoga Instructor / Education Support Specialist II (T0232) with Campus Recreation's Group Fitness program. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing safe and effective group fitness classes, specifically yoga-based, for students, faculty, staff, and members. Additionally, the instructor will assist participants with equipment setup and provide a motivating and enjoyable environment for participants.

• Arrive to class 10 minutes early, prepared to teach, and stay 5 minutes after class to answer participant questions
• Promote and encourage class attendance. To begin a class, you must have three participants. Continual class cancellations due to low participation may result in dropping the class halfway through the semester
• Greet participants warmly and enthusiastically, maintaining an inviting and motivating atmosphere and promoting member retention
• Teach safe and effective group exercise classes to a variety of fitness levels, using appropriate music and choreography
• Engage the entire group by circulating throughout the class and being aware of every participant
• Educate participants about proper form, techniques, anatomy, and modifications
• Recognize, and correct, improper form and technique
• Assist with maintaining exercise equipment (sound system, steps, weights, resistance bands, balls, etc.)
• Enforce all Fitness Center policies
• Track attendance for each class
• Assist in promoting other fitness and wellness-related programs
• Assist with special events and promotional opportunities that may take place on evenings, weekends, and across campus
• Maintain certifications as required
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate leadership, communication, and customer service skills, and the ability to work with staff, students, and members of diverse backgrounds
• Display good judgment in the event of an emergency

• Must have experience teaching yoga along with the appropriate certification
• Commit to teaching at least two classes per week for the entire semester
• Must be available to work 3-5 hours per week
• Must have an energetic, motivating, and creative personality
• Must demonstrate an understanding of strength training and cardiovascular exercise techniques and understand basic anatomy and physiology
• Must practice and promote healthy lifestyle behaviors and possess knowledge of current fitness industry standards and trends
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification required within 60 days of employment

This is a part-time, non-exempt, temporary wage position in pay band
3. Hours worked will vary based on need, but will be limited to an average of 29 hours per week and 1,500 hours maximum per work year. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits do not accompany this position. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at  or humres.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will be posted a minimum of five business days, position posted 9/2/2025. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online application and attach a resume, cover letter, and any other documents you wish to include with your application materials.