Yoga / Mediation / Nia Instructor (Temporary Part Time for approximately 12 months)

Position Overview :

Provides specialized fitness classes and instruction to participants in yoga, meditation, and nia.

Responsibilities :

• Delivers specialized fitness classes following required standards in yoga, meditation, and nia.
• Demonstrates and instructs specialized fitness classes; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; provides feedback to participants. Modifies programs as needed to ensure inclusion of all participants.
• Prepares appropriate music, equipment, and supplies.
• Completes room set-ups as required including lifting and moving mats, chairs, or any other program equipment.
• Monitors program participants and ensures safe practices.
• Integrates inclusion staff, private support workers, and volunteers into programs.
• Completes records and reports including program attendance and accident reports.
• Ensures safe use, condition, and storage of equipment.
• Distributes applicable forms and program information (., course evaluation forms, general information, brochures).
• Adheres to policies and procedures established for City of Kitchener facilities.
• Reviews emergency procedures with participants; follows established procedures during emergencies.
• Responds to participants immediate concerns and / or needs and provides customer service.
• Acts as a liaison between the community centre and participants.
• Provides first aid as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements :

The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at

Department

Community Services

Division

Neighbourhood Programs and Services

Union Affiliation

Non-Union / Management

Number of Positions

Hours of Work

Up to 24 hours per week (PT)

Location

Initial Location

City Hall

City

Kitchener

Compensation

Salary Range

31.25 - $35.40per hour

Grade / Band