Yoga Instructor - Six Senses Douro Valley

Hotel Brand: Six Senses
Location: Portugal, Lamego

Hotel: Douro Valley (OPODV), Quinta Vale de Abrao, em Samodaes, 5100-758

Job number: 125533



As Yoga Instructor, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.  

 

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation of all our brand initiatives.

 

Duties and Responsibilities   

As Yoga Instructor, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation in the following:  

Check, set up the daily operations of the yoga and fitness areas as well as the male and female changing areas according to standards.  

Assist other fitness instructors and hosts to ensure that they can perform their services professionally and accurately in a timely manner.  

Greet the guest upon entering and leaving the yoga and fitness areas as well as explain to them the general procedures.  

Answer telephone calls and queries and give accurate details regarding fitness inquiries.  

Maintaining the cleanliness of yoga equipment after every guest use.  

Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.  

Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of yoga.  

Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants’ capabilities and limitations.  

Teach and demonstrate use of yoga asanas and equipment.  

Perform yoga classes as per Six Senses Spas standards.  

Make sure yoga area and changing rooms have enough supplies at all times as per standards.  

Ensure all equipment is well maintained and in safe condition.  

Upkeep Six Senses guidelines and standards of service and operation. My performance benchmarks are maintained and exceeded.  

Strictly adhere to LQA standards and guest comments.  

 

 

Qualifications

To execute the position of Yoga Instructor, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years’ experience in a similar luxury spas and health clubs with proven results. I have recognized Yoga Instructor certification, minimum 500hours and in various disciplines including meditation and pranayama’s and ideally also have studied or have broad knowledge on anatomy and physiology and massage therapy.

Added value: Pilates or other sport activities.

Fluent in  Portuguese / Spanish and English; I understand that additional languages are preferred.  

EU visa/work permit required 

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Yoga Instructor at Six Senses Douro Valley. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.

Six Senses Douro Valley is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. 

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