City Parks Foundation·New York
Organize and teach yoga classes for seniors, ensuring a safe and engaging environment. Monitor attendance and promote the program within the community.
CPF’s free Senior Fitness Program reaches thousands of seniors each year at citywide parks, providing much- needed exercise and activity for adults 60 and over. In addition to the health benefits, seniors are engaged both mentally and emotionally with others throughout the course of the program. We are seeking part-time Yoga instructors for the Spring & Fall 2026 seasons.
$60 - 75 per hour
At City Parks Foundation (CPF), we are dedicated to invigorating and transforming New York City parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through arts, environmental education, sports, and community building programs for all New Yorkers. Our ethos is simple: we believe thriving parks mean thriving communities.
Community engagement includes Partnerships for Parks, a public-private program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks, which supports and champions a growing network of community leaders who care and advocate for the transformation of our neighborhood parks and the Parks and Open Space Partners-NYC coalition of conservancies and alliances. We also administer the NYC Green Fund, a regranting program for parks and open space nonprofits and grassroots organizations.
We produce SummerStage, the iconic free, outdoor performing arts festival in NYC, presenting world-class artists from across the globe and our own neighborhoods on our mainstage in Central Park and in local parks in all five boroughs, and our Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and roving PuppetMobile present marionette puppet theater throughout New York City.
We connect youngsters to nature in the urban environment through progressive, experiential teaching. Using parks as classrooms, we provide learning experiences and hands-on activities in urban forests, coastal areas, and gardens.
Free golf, tennis, track & field, soccer, and fitness programs bring high-quality instruction and equipment into areas where few organized athletic opportunities exist. We offer leveled training, year-round scholarship coaching, and special pro events.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. City Parks Foundation does not offer visa sponsorship.
Market context
In New York, yoga instructor roles are often competitive in studios, wellness centers, and senior-focused programs, especially when employers want strong communication and reliable group-teaching experience. Prior work with seniors can help you stand out, since classes may need clear cueing, pacing, and adaptability. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight group instruction examples and any senior-friendly teaching experience.
