EMBODY Movement Studio
Location: Carolina Beach / Wilmington, NC
Position Type: Part-Time | In-Studio
Department: Movement & Wellness
About EMBODY Movement Studio
EMBODY Movement Studio is a modern movement and wellness studio in Carolina Beach, NC, created around movement, strength, connection, and community.
Our classes are designed to help people feel stronger, more confident, energized, and connected to their bodies. Through yoga, Pilates-inspired movement, sculpt, strength, and other wellness experiences, we are creating a studio environment where people genuinely want to show up, move, and feel good.
We are looking for a passionate, energetic, and certified Yoga Instructor to join our growing instructor team.
The Role
As a Yoga Instructor at EMBODY, you will lead engaging yoga classes that combine movement, mobility, strength, breathwork, mindfulness, and connection.
We are looking for an instructor who can confidently lead a room, provide thoughtful instruction, create a welcoming environment, and make participants feel supported regardless of their experience level.
You should bring positive energy, strong communication, professionalism, and a genuine passion for helping people feel better in their bodies.
What You'll Do
Yoga Instruction
- Lead engaging group yoga classes for a variety of experience levels.
- Create thoughtfully structured classes with intentional sequencing.
- Provide clear instruction, demonstrations, and appropriate modifications.
- Offer options for different fitness levels, abilities, and movement needs.
- Emphasize safe movement, proper alignment, body awareness, and technique.
- Incorporate breathwork, mindfulness, mobility, and intentional movement into classes.
- Create an environment that feels challenging, encouraging, welcoming, and accessible.
- Monitor participants throughout class and provide appropriate safety cues.
- Adapt instruction based on the needs and experience level of the class.
The EMBODY Experience
At EMBODY, the experience matters just as much as the workout.
Our instructors are an important part of the culture and community we are building.
You will:
- Welcome clients and create a positive first impression.
- Build genuine relationships with members.
- Learn and remember client names when possible.
- Encourage and motivate participants throughout class.
- Create an environment where both new and experienced clients feel comfortable.
- Help clients feel connected to the EMBODY community.
- Represent EMBODY with professionalism, warmth, and positive energy.
- Encourage clients to explore other classes and experiences offered at the studio.
- Create a class experience that makes people want to return.
Client Education & Wellness
- Educate clients on the benefits of yoga, movement, breathwork, mobility, and mindfulness.
- Provide appropriate guidance around body awareness, alignment, and movement patterns.
- Encourage participants to listen to their bodies and modify movements when appropriate.
- Promote a positive and sustainable approach to movement and wellness.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and refer clients to qualified healthcare professionals when concerns fall outside the scope of yoga instruction.
Studio Responsibilities
- Arrive on time and fully prepared for every scheduled class.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming studio environment.
- Assist with basic studio setup and breakdown as needed.
- Communicate professionally with the EMBODY team.
- Follow all EMBODY class standards, policies, and safety procedures.
- Provide feedback and ideas that can help improve the client experience.
- Participate in occasional studio events, workshops, or community experiences when available.
Required Qualifications
- RYT 200 Yoga Certification is required.
- Current CPR/AED certification is required or must be obtained prior to teaching.
- Demonstrated ability to safely and confidently lead a group yoga class.
- Strong understanding of yoga fundamentals, anatomy, alignment, and safe movement.
- Ability to clearly demonstrate movements and provide effective verbal instruction.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional, reliable, and punctual.
- Comfortable working with individuals with varying experience levels and abilities.
- Passion for yoga, movement, wellness, and creating meaningful experiences for clients.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience teaching group yoga classes.
- Additional certifications in Pilates, sculpt, barre, strength, mobility, or other movement disciplines.
- Background in anatomy, kinesiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dance, athletics, or a related field.
- Experience teaching in a boutique fitness or wellness studio.
- Experience creating community and connection within a class environment.
Who We're Looking For
You may be a great fit for EMBODY if you are:
- Warm, energetic, and naturally welcoming.
- Confident leading a room while remaining approachable.
- Passionate about yoga, movement, and wellness.
- Comfortable teaching a wide range of participants.
- Someone who genuinely enjoys connecting with people.
- Attentive to detail and intentional about the client experience.
- Reliable, professional, and prepared.
- Positive and encouraging.
- Excited to contribute to a growing studio and community.
- Interested in bringing your own personality and energy to the room while staying aligned with the EMBODY experience.
Compensation
This is a paid instructor position.
Compensation will be based on class format, experience, qualifications, and teaching schedule.
Additional opportunities may include:
- Specialty classes.
- Workshops.
- Community events.
- Studio events.
- Small-group programming.
- Additional movement and wellness programming.
Why EMBODY?
EMBODY Movement Studio is more than a place to take a class.
We are building a community around movement, wellness, confidence, and connection.
Our instructors have a direct impact on the experience people have when they walk through our doors. We want people to leave class feeling stronger, more energized, more connected to themselves, and excited to come back.
If you are a certified RYT 200 Yoga Instructor who loves yoga, loves people, and wants to be part of a growing movement and wellness community, we'd love to meet you.
Come move with us.
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free fitness classes
Work Location: In person
