Fitness & Yoga Instructor

Role Overview

Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som is hiring a dedicated Fitness & Yoga Instructor to design and deliver memorable wellness experiences for guests. The position calls for someone who can lead diverse yoga and fitness sessions, offer one-to-one guidance, and help guests work toward their health and wellbeing objectives.

The role focuses on building safe, engaging, and motivating classes suited to different ability levels. You will encourage correct posture, movement, and breathing methods while collaborating with the wellness team to uphold high standards of service, safety, and guest care. This position supports the resort’s wider mission of holistic health, excellence, and premium hospitality.

What You Will Do

• Conduct yoga and fitness sessions for both individuals and groups.
• Modify class plans to suit guest goals and varying fitness levels.
• Prepare workout routines, yoga sequences, music choices, and breathing exercises.
• Coach guests on alignment, movement quality, and safe technique.
• Offer constructive feedback to support steady and safe progress.
• Keep the exercise environment clean, secure, and inviting.
• Assist with planning and organizing yoga and fitness schedules.
• Arrange the class setup and confirm equipment is ready and well maintained.
• Support internal training for team members on yoga, fitness, and wellness topics.

Candidate Profile

• Must hold a recognized certification as a Yoga Instructor.
• Should have a fitness instructor certification and/or personal trainer qualification from an internationally recognized body.
• At least 2 years of experience delivering yoga and fitness sessions, ideally in a wellness resort, luxury spa, hospitality setting, or wellness retreat.
• Solid understanding of yoga philosophy, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, functional fitness, and Pranayama breathing practices.
• Able to perform fitness assessments and design personalized exercise programs, workshops, wellness talks, and training sessions for teams.
• Capable of adapting exercises and yoga practices for different ages, abilities, injuries, and health conditions.
• Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary wellness environment alongside therapists, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals.
• Professional presentation, upbeat attitude, and a strong commitment to wellness and continuous development.
• English fluency is required; Arabic or another language is considered an advantage.
• Additional qualifications in Pilates, Meditation, Breathwork, Functional Training, Mobility, or Group Exercise are preferred.
• Strong guest-service mindset with experience in a destination wellness resort, medical wellness center, or luxury hospitality brand.
• Knowledge of wellness coaching and holistic lifestyle practices is beneficial.

Additional Information

This role is based in Al Ruwais, Ash Shamal, Qatar and is offered on a full-time, on-site basis.