Job Description

Fusion Cardio Toronto is looking for a super friendly, fun, and safe fitness instructor for their Bollywood Fitness programs.

Must be comfortable with being a substitute and seasonal Instructor on

Wednesdays at 6 PM at Spadina/Bloor (September to November & January to April)

Instructor Responsibilities:

To instruct a 50-minute fun, safe, and effective class for all levels and abilities with confidence in-person Understands the components of a dance fitness class (warm-up, a cardio component, muscle-conditioning/strength training, dance learning, a cool-down) Familiar with Bollywood, Classical Indian & Middle Eastern dance movements & rhythms Can cue effectively using a range of indications (visual, hands, verbal) Ensures clients understand RPE (rate of perceived exertion) to reduce fatigue and injuries Shows up 10 minutes before class to set up and greet participants, and ends on time to pack up, arrange the room, and greet participants off before other classes start (time management and arriving early is necessary) Able to teach a class in the interest of the group participants (modifying movements for beginners and women with no dance or fitness experience) Willing to instruct a small class for older women (maximum 15) Shows compassion for those recovering from chronic health conditions

Can bring their own portable speaker device and music device

Able to lift up to 15 lb and arrange the room (stack tables/chairs and set aside for space) Teaches assigned classes on time and ends on time, unless a delay occurs Open to receiving regular feedback and discussing issues/concerns in-person & 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

5 years of experience

teaching Bollywood Fitness or another dance fitness program

Is a current Fitness Instructor Specialist, Personal Trainer, Movement/Fitness Coach, Exercise Specialist, Health and Fitness Promoter, Kinesiologist OR equivalent through a Canadian or North American governing body

Must have a valid CPR Level C and First Aid training

Must have personal liability insurance

A portable speaker that they can bring to our classes

(or we can provide one to use) Must speak, read, and understand English well Should have an understanding of various Classical Indian or Indian folklore forms Should have online-zoom teaching experience (in case there are any future pandemic lockdowns, all instructors shift online)

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 Bollywood 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.

Honorariums

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

$30 to $40 per class -

A certified dance fitness certification and 5 yrs+ dance fitness instruction experience, a Health and Fitness Promotion or Fitness Instructor Specialist or Personal Trainer certificate from a Canadian/North American fitness governing body or equivalent, valid CPR and first aid, police check (VSC) and personal liability insurance is an asset.

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

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule On-site gym
Schedule:

On call
Application question(s):

Are you currently a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident? In your own words, please describe what makes a SAFE and FUN group fitness class for adults ages 40 years-old and up. Feel free to draw on your own teaching experiences. Please list all of your relevant fitness / exercise certifications below (i.e. dance fitness 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) Please indicate if you have any formal Bollywood dance, Classical Indian dance or Indian folklore training and the number of years you trained in it and where. This is not employment or a partnership. It is a volunteer position that offers an honorarium at the end of the month or at the end of the contract. Based on the ranges indicated in the posting, what are your hourly rate expectations? Please tell us how long you have been instructing Bollywood Fitness or dance fitness in Toronto and/or Canada? Last question, applicants must provide contact information for 2 relevant work-related references for their past fitness instruction experience in Toronto or Canada. If you are selected, are you ready to provide 2 references? The instructor will be asked to support us on a substitute basis on Wednesdays at 6 PM between September to November and January to April
Does this date and time work with your schedule? Priority will be placed on the applicant who can commit and can commute to these areas on time

Please let us know where you are currently instructing Bollywood Fitness OR dance fitness classes in Toronto?
Experience:

Bollywood Fitness Instruction: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

CPR Certification (required) Liability Insurance (required)
Work Location: In person