Seasonal Contract Caribbean Dance Fitness

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Fusion Cardio Toronto Full time

Sumera is looking for a highly caring, qualified, and energetic contract/seasonal instructor to support their Women and Girls Caribbean Dance Fitness programs both in-person and online in Toronto.

**A note from Sumera**, “we are not a gym, community center, or dance studio. We are a community-based organization that has been offering programs across 3 Bloor centers since 2014. We place emphasis on running free physical activities for youth living in at-risk communities across Toronto. Our class sizes range anywhere from 4 to 15 maximum. If an environment like this suits you, please proceed."

Those with Canadian/ North American certifications in personal training, group fitness instruction, and health and fitness promotion diplomas are encouraged to apply. A strong Caribbean dance background is a bonus

**Job duties and responsibilities**
- To instruct a 50-minute fun, safe, and effective class for all levels and abilities with confidence in-person and online.
- Must have experience instructing a safe class online on Zoom (including a strong internet connection and a sound PC/Laptop and microphone set up)
- Ensures clients understand RPE (rate of perceived exertion) to reduce fatigue and injuries
- Understands the components of a dance fitness class (warm-up, a cardio component, muscle-conditioning/strength training, a cool-down)
- Familiar with Caribbean and African rhythms and dance movements
- Able to teach a class in the interest of the group participants (modifying movements for beginners and women with no dance or fitness experience)
- Can cue effectively using a range of indications (visual, hands, audio)
- Willing to instruct a small class for older women (maximum 15)
- Shows compassion for those recovering from chronic health conditions
- 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
- Keys provided for some centers and these must be brought to every class
- 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, 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)
- 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)
- Brings music on their own device and any aux cords
- Can bring a portable speaker to class (we lend out speakers for our instructors during a fixed term as well and ask they be returned at the end)
- Agrees to wear a visor shield and/or mask before, during, and after in-person classes if required

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**Qualifications**:

- Is a current Fitness Instructor Specialist, Personal Trainer, Fitness Coach, Exercise Specialist or equivalent through a Canadian and/or North American governing body
- Minimum of 3 years of experience instructing in-person Caribbean Fitness, Zumba® Fitness, Dance Fitness, and/or dance programs
- Minimum 5 years of professional Caribbean Dance / African dance experience
- Has instructed online on Zoom during COVID-19 and in-person for at least 2 yrs+ in a gym/community center/studio
- Experience in working with women and girls and older populations (45 yrs+)
- Must have a valid CPR and First Aid certificate
- Has valid personal liability insurance (workplace)
- Agrees to wear a mask or visor during dance/fitness classes that are in-person if required too
- takes other fitness and dance programs across the city for their own learning and development and to improve their overall health and well-being

**The Interview Process has 3 steps**:
1. Agrees to an initial Zoom interview to discuss the position and qualifications. To save time, Sumera will call applicants to discuss their qualifications and availability first before setting up their first zoom interview. The applicant will be invited to attend at least 2 of our women's fitness classes online and in person to see our program structure, clientele, and prepare for their mock up class.

3. If selected, is able to provide 2 relevant work references, copies of their certifications, government ID and a valid CPR certificate, the signing of a contract outlining the terms and conditions, and proof of 2 vaccinations

**Honorariums**
- Note: this is a seasonal contract volunteer position that has a monthly honorarium issued at the end of the month for their generous time and efforts

In-person: $30 to $35 per class - Fitness Instructor Specialist or Personal Trainer certificate from a Canadian/North America

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