Yoga/Nia/Meditation Instructor
Job Status: Continuous Part-Time
Pay & Grade: $32.28 to $36.57 hourly
Hours of Work:Up to 24 hours per week
Initial location: City Hall
Posting period:July 31, 2025 to August 14, 2025 (at 6:00pm)
Overview
Seeking a dedicated instructor to provide fitness instruction in Yoga, Meditation, and Nia. An ideal candidate will have certification in these disciplines, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering wellness in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
Program Preparation: Develop and conduct engaging programs for participants, ensuring they meet required standards.
Activity Instruction: Demonstrate and teach Yoga, Meditation, and Nia techniques using established methods, providing helpful feedback to participants.
Safety Assurance: Explain and enforce safety rules for sports, recreation activities, and equipment use.
Supply Management: Gather and organize necessary supplies and equipment.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, including class attendance and accident/incident reports, and distribute relevant forms and program information.
Equipment Care: Ensure equipment is used safely, kept in good condition, and stored properly.
Customer Service: Respond to participants' immediate concerns and needs, providing excellent customer service.
Facility Liaison: Act as a bridge between the facility and participants.
First Aid: Provide first aid as required.
Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Requirements
Education: High school diploma and certification as a fitness instructor in Yoga, Meditation, or Nia.
Experience: At least three years of related experience in a specific fitness program.
Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including daytime, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on program needs.
Instructional Skills: Proven experience in providing instruction within a program setting.
Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, along with strong customer service and behavior management abilities.
Background Check: Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense as a condition of employment.
First Aid Certification: Valid CPR Level “C” and Emergency First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain prior to employment.
Reliability: Demonstrated reliability, positive attitude, and good employment record.
Department/Division:Community Services, Neighbourhood Programs and Services
Group: Non-Union/Management
Competition Number: 2025-269
Job Code: 9408
Number of positions: 2
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