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About Puppy Sphere:

Welcome to Puppy Sphere, we are a high-growth startup redefining the wellness category through puppy therapy! We’re on a mission to bring people together in welcoming spaces where the gentle power of puppies helps them slow down, boost their mood, and return again and again.

As North America’s original puppy yoga company, we’ve built a community of over 400,000 people, making puppy therapy part of their everyday wellbeing ritual. We’ve partnered with global brands including the NBA, TikTok, and Google to bring the gentle power of puppies to even more workplaces, events, and communities!

Job Description:

This is a part-time, on-site role located in Santa Monica, LA; for the position of Yoga Instructor at Puppy Sphere. We are looking for yoga instructors that are passionate about yoga, love puppies, and have a warm, bubbly personality. You will lead beginner-friendly yoga classes while ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for both attendees and puppies! As Yoga Instructor, you will be responsible for 4 yoga classes, of either 35 or 45 minutes each, throughout one day.

 

This is a contract, on-site role in Santa Monica, LA and weekend availability is a necessity.
Our 45 minute sessions are $50/session (Weekends)
Our 35 minute sessions are $40/session (Weekdays)

 

Yoga Instructor Responsibilities:

• Lead and instruct engaging beginner yoga flow classes with an emphasis on relaxation and enjoyment.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive and motivating environment that encourages guest participation. 
• Structure classes inline with Puppy Sphere's class format and experience guidelines. 
• Provide clear cueing, guidance and modifications to support a range of fitness levels. 
• Deliver a clear and engaging introduction at the start of each class, outlining what to expect. 
• Communicate clearly and confidently throughout the session to guide guests and create a smooth experience. 
• Hold a strong presence in the room, maintaining energy, flow, and engagement from start to finish.
• Maintain awareness of the overall studio environment, ensuring alignment with Puppy Sphere's experience standards and puppy welfare guidelines throughout the session.
• Collaborate with on-site staff to ensure a seamless overall experience for guests, while maintaining a clear focus on instruction.
• Foster a sense of community and encourage repeat attendance. 
• Share feedback on class flow, guest experience, and overall delivery to support the ongoing development of Puppy Sphere. 
• Be mindful and patient that puppies will be present during practice and attendees will have divided attention to the yoga practice and puppies.

Yoga Instructor Requirements:

• Candidate must be available for at least 1 day per week. 
• Both weekend and weekday availability is a huge plus.
• Candidate must be available to teach x4 sessions per scheduled day.
• Certified Yoga Instructor (RYT 200 or equivalent).
• Must hold valid Professional Liability Insurance covering fitness instruction. 
• Experience teaching beginner yoga classes preferred.
• Genuine love for animals, particularly puppies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to create a friendly, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Patience and adaptability to handle the playful nature of puppies during classes.

Work with a fast-growing startup.
Experience the happiness of working around puppies. 
35% discount on individual puppy yoga classes. 
✨ Opportunity to work with celebrity clients and industry giants.

• We create happiness. 
• We care. 
• We adapt. 
• We show up. 
• We raise the bar . 

We’re so grateful for your interest in joining the team here at Puppy Sphere! Due to the high number of applications we receive, we may not be able to personally reach out to everyone, but please know we truly appreciate the time and effort you’ve taken to apply

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