Job Description

We're looking for a safe and exciting Kid's Yoga instructor for their Kid's Yoga Flow program the Bloor West - High Park area.

This is for a fitness instructor who has worked with kids ages 6 to 12 for at least 2 years in a community setting and is available on Fridays at 5 PM.

Instructor Responsibilities:

To instruct a 45-minute fun, safe, and energetic Yoga fitness class for kids of all levels and abilities with confidence

Has experience instructing fitness classes for kids ages 6 to 12 yrs-old

Understands the components of a 45-minute kid's Yoga flow fitness class (this can include games for warmups and themes)

Is comfortable instructing in community centres (NOT A GYM)

Must be comfortable instructing a class size from as small as 4 to as large as 10.

Must bring a portable speaker OR uses our portable speaker

Has worked with vulnerable kids (at-risk, newcomers with a refugee background)

Ensures clients understand RPE (rate of perceived exertion) to reduce fatigue and injuries

Can explain exercises and games effectively to kids (visual, hands, audio)

Shows compassion for kid's with special needs

Able to lift up to 15 lb and can arrange a space (push tables and chairs to the side)

Shows up 10 minutes before class to open doors, set up and greet participants, and spends 5 minutes after to pack up, re-arrange the room, and greet participants off

Teaches assigned classes on time and ends on time unless a delay occurs

Open to receiving regular feedback and discussing issues/concerns in-person/via phone

Able to communicate all issues and concerns well and in a timely manner by phone and text (including being late, class cancellations, and participants' issues, and

injuries)

Shows professionalism at all times (including conversations and workout attire) and upholds the organizer's code of ethics

Agrees not to promote themselves, their classes/services or other companies in class

Able to instruct in a community setting (not a traditional gym/dance studio)

The Instructor Must Have

A minimum of 2 years of experience teaching kids Yoga Fitness/kids sports/ kids gymnastics

A Yoga fitness certification

Must have a valid CPR Level C and First Aid training

Must have a clear Police Check (Vulnerable Sector Check) - the instructor must pay for this out of pocket and provide a copy before starting

A Health and Fitness Promotion Diploma or Early Childhood Education Diploma OR Fitness Instructor Specialist or Personal Trainer certificate from a Canadian/North American organization or equivalent

Must speak, read, and understand English well

A portable speaker is ideal but we can provide one too

Should have their own personal liability insurance for workplace injuries

The Interview Process has 3 steps:

1. To save time, Sumera will call applicants to discuss their qualifications and availability (from a private caller ID) before setting up a Zoom interview. The applicant may be required to attend at least 2 of their dance/fitness classes to see their programming.

2. A mock-up class on Zoom where the candidate leads Sumera or her recruiter through a kid's Yoga fitness class according to their structure (this will be provided to the chosen applicants)

3. If selected, can provide 2 relevant work references, a police check (vulnerable sector check), copies of their certifications, valid CPR certificate, government ID, and the signing of an instructor agreement outlining the terms and conditions.

Honorarium

This is not employment. This is position with a monthly honorarium issued at the end of the month

$40 flat per class - A certified Yoga teaching certification, Kids fitness certifications, a Health and Fitness Promotion or Fitness Instructor Specialist or Personal Trainer certificate from a Canadian/North American fitness governing body or equivalent, 3 yrs+ instruction experience working with children and kids, valid CPR and first aid, police check (VSC) and personal liability insurance

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The average Fitness Instructor rate in Toronto is $26 per hour: https://ca.indeed.com/career/fitness-instructor/salaries

Job Types: Casual, Seasonal

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule On-site gym
Application question(s):

Please indicate if you are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident? Please tell us what makes a SAFE and FUN Yoga class for kids ages 6 to 12. Please tell us how long you have been instructing Kid's Yoga classes and what studios you have been teaching with in Toronto. Please list all of your relevant kids fitness and fitness / exercise certifications below (i.e. yoga instructor certificate, kids physical education, kids fitness coaching certifications, Fitness Instructor Specialist, Personal Training, Health and Fitness Promotion, Kinesiology, Physical therapy, Art and Movement Therapy, Early Childhood Education) This 6-week program is currently on Fridays at 5 PM in the High Park / Bloor West area of Toronto. Does this day and time work with your schedule? Priority will be placed on those who are available and can commute to the Bloor West area on time This is not employment -we offer a paid honorarium at the end of the month or contract for the total of classes instructed. The stipend is $40 flat per class. If the instructor does not have some of the experience, a lower amount may be offered. Are you comfortable with this?
Experience:

kids yoga teaching: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

CPR Certification Level C (required) Police Check - Vulnerable Sector Check (required) Personal Liability Insurance (required)
Work Location: In person