Fitness Instructor - Parent & Baby Yoga Instructor

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Fitness Instructor - Parent & Baby Yoga Instructor

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the part time position of Recreational Yoga Instructor at the LeBrun Recreation Centre, in the Recreation Programming division of Parks & Recreation.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values.

We have an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous / Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

This position reports to the Community Recreation Coordinator at the LeBrun Recreation Centre and would be instructing Parent & Baby Yoga programs for babies and infants up to 18 months old .

For more information on recreation programs, please visit our website : http : / / www.halifax.ca / rec / .

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises sessions to ensure the safety of all participants;
• Responsible for developing a specific program plan;
• Supports persons with disabilities in programs when required;
• Responsible for greeting participants, leading activities, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants, providing excellent customer service to participants and patrons;
• Responsible for organizing equipment and supplies and preparing for activities;
• Carries out emergency procedures and provides First Aid treatment as required;
• Carries out assigned duties in an effective and responsible manner;
• Reports to the Client Services Manager at the Sackville Sports Stadium.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience :

• Experience working or volunteering with the public in a recreational setting (if applicable);
• Applicable fitness certification in group fitness / personal training (i.e : CYA-RYT 200; Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) Foundations) and / or certified in area of specialty (i.

e Mommy & Baby Yoga Training; Postnatal Yoga Training; RPYT, etc.)

• Certification training specific to Yoga must be provided
• Experience working or volunteering instructing Yoga in a recreational setting
• Applicants must have current certification in Emergency First Aid and Level C CPR or willing to obtain
• Applicants must complete screening through a Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry if applicable
• Applicants must be willing to obtain all required training, including HIGH FIVE training and WHMIS training if applicable.

Security Clearance Requirements : Selected applicants must complete an employment screening check, including a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

Please note Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge.

Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

Competencies : Communication, Customer Service, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, Initiative, Decision Making.

WORK STATUS : Casual / Seasonal September 2024 - June 2025

HOURS OF WORK : Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule. Would include 1 to 2 morning classes per week, yoga will be each season.

SALARY : $36.20 per hour (Non-Union)

WORK LOCATIONS : LeBrun Recreation Centre (36 Holland Ave., Bedford)

CLOSING DATE : Applications will be received up to 11 : 59pm on Thursday, August 15, 2024 .

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.

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Fitness Instructor - Parent & Baby Yoga Instructor Halifax Regional Municipality