Yoga/pilates Specialty Instructor

8 months ago

Richmond, Canada City of Richmond BC Full time

**Yoga/Pilates Specialty Instructor**:
The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset - _our people_. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision “to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada”, then please apply.

**Overview**:
This is recreation work wherein the incumbent plans and leads yoga and or Pilates classes in accordance with their assigned class format(s) for community members. As such, the incumbent possess the expertise and knowledge to appropriately and safely lead yoga/Pilates classes for individuals of all ages and abilities. For all classes, the incumbent ensures the safety of patrons by monitoring fitness levels and technique, offering modifications and adaptions when needed, and responding to first aid emergencies. Acting within their scope of practice, the yoga/Pilates Instructor provides health and wellness information to patrons. In addition to this, the incumbent aids in the development and promotion of fitness and wellness programs at the facility, and assists with the tracking and collection of visitation and class attendance metrics. Possessing exceptional customer service skills, the incumbent ensures that class participants are abiding by the facility’s conduct and etiquette standards at all times and follows up with customer concerns in a timely manner. While most duties are performed within established program guidelines, some independent action and initiative will be needed, provided said actions fall within the limits of applicable policies and procedures, referring any difficult or unusual problems to a supervisor.

**Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Designs, modifies and leads yoga/Pilates drop-in and registered classes.
- Assists participants with technique and body alignment.
- Demonstrates proper form and techniques using clear instructions; develops and offers adaptations to accommodate specific needs.
- Acts as a resource as it pertains to their area of specialty; provides referrals to appropriate health and wellness practitioners for inquiries that fall outside their scope of practice; aids in the promotion and delivery of programs, services and events.
- Provides mentorship and coaching to newly certified yoga/Pilates instructors.
- Accurately records metrics including visitation and attendance; attends team meetings, education sessions, and team engagement events as requested; recommends purchase of supplies or equipment to their supervisor.
- Ensures the proper set up and secure storage of equipment for classes.
- Responds to client/participant questions and concerns in a timely manner; reports malfunctions, damaged equipment, or safety issues to their supervisor as required.
- Enforces general rules of conduct, including facility guidelines and etiquette, proper attire and use of equipment and other relevant city and departmental policies and procedures; maintains control and discipline of unruly patrons as required.
- Arranges for substitute instructor from approved lists.
- Provides First-Aid treatment as required; treats minor injuries; makes necessary arrangements for treatment of more serious accidents; completes accident/incident report forms; notifies superior as required.
- Opens and secures facility and other related spaces; locks up as required.
- Performs other duties as required.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:

- Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology, teaching techniques, equipment use, essential postures and/or Pilates mat/reformer series, and breath work.
- Sound knowledge of applicable policies, safety regulations and rules governing the work performed.
- Sound knowledge of current industry standards and methods of practice as it applies to the work performed.
- Ability to plan, develop, design and deliver yoga/Pilates classes to a diverse clientele of varying abilities and ages.
- Ability to act as a fitness resource and provide advice, guidance and referral services relative to health and fitness.
- Ability to manage group dynamics and deal tactfully and diplomatically with a variety of patrons and colleagues.
- Ability to provide, select, and incorporate music appropriately to enhance class.
- Ability to prepare and maintain payroll records.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership and professionalism, utilizing a variety of communication techniques to motivate and build connections with clientele.
- Must possess the physical capabilities and stamina to carry out the duties of the position.
- Must keep all applicable certifications and registrations in good standing.
- Other related duties as assigned, which may vary according to the facility.
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