Seasonal / On-call Kid's Yoga Fitness Instructor

Sumera is looking for a qualified caring and safe Kid's Yoga instructor for their much-loved Kid's Yoga Animal Safari program in the Bloor West area. **The tentative start date is on Mondays or Fridays at 4 PM starting in April.** **A note from Sumera**, “We are not a gym, community center, or dance studio. We are a community-based organization that offers seasonal programs across Bloor since 2014. We place emphasis on running free physical activities for kids and youth living in at-risk communities across Toronto. Our class sizes range anywhere from 4 to 15 per class. If an environment like this suits you, please proceed." **Responsibilities**: - To instruct a 45-minute fun, safe, and energetic Yoga fitness class for kids of all levels and abilities with confidence - Has experience instructing dance/fitness classes for kids ages 7 to 12 yrs-old - Understands the components of a 45-minute kid's fitness class (warm-up, a cardio component, strength training, and a cool-down) - Is comfortable instructing outside of studio and gym settings - Must be comfortable instructing a class size from as small as 4 to as large as 10. - Must bring a portable speaker OR agrees to keep and bring one of our portable speakers to each class (all loaner speakers must returned at the end of a program) - Has worked with vulnerable kids (at-risk, newcomers with a refugee background) - Ensures clients understand RPE (rate of perceived exertion) to reduce fatigue and injuries - Can explain exercises and games effectively to kids (visual, hands, audio) - Shows compassion for kid's with special needs - Able to lift up to 10 lb and can arrange a space (push tables and chairs to the side) - Shows up 10 minutes before class to open doors, set up and greet participants, and spends 5 minutes after to pack up, re-arrange the room, and greet participants off - Teaches assigned classes on time and ends on time unless a delay occurs - Open to receiving regular feedback and discussing issues/concerns in-person/via 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) - Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching kid's fitness, kid's sports, and/or other programs - Is a kid's fitness instructor, Yoga fitness instructor, Fitness Instructor Specialist, Personal Trainer, or equivalent - Must have a valid CPR and First Aid certificate - Must have a clear Police Check (Vulnerable Sector Check) - Has valid liability insurance in case of job injuries - Agrees to wear a mask or visor during dance/fitness classes that are in-person to help fight the spread of the virus **A huge asset**: - Has formal dance training - Is a Fitness Instructor Specialist, Personal Trainer, and/or has a diploma in health and fitness or physical education - Has a portable speaker that they can bring to our classes - Currently works with kids - Has been instructing Yoga classes for over 5 yrs+ for both kids and adult **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 their dance/fitness classes to see our program structure, and clientele, and prepare for their mock-up class. 3. If selected, can provide 2 relevant work references, a police check (vulnerable sector check), copies of their certifications, government ID and a valid CPR certificate, the signing of a volunteer instructor agreement outlining the terms and conditions **Honorariums** - Note: this is a seasonal volunteer position that has a monthly honorarium issued at the end of the month for their generous time and efforts $35 to $40 per class - A certified Yoga teaching certification, Kid's fitness certification or equivalent, Health and Fitness promotion, Fitness Instructor Specialist or Personal Trainer certificate from a Canadian/North American fitness organization or equivalent, 5yrs+ instruction experience working with children and kids, valid CPR and first aid, and 2 or more dance/fitness certifications and personal liability insurance **Job Types**: Casual, Seasonal **Salary**: $35.00-$40.00 per hour Flexible Language Requirement: - English not required Schedule: - Monday to Friday - On call Application question(s): - Based on the volunteer honorarium ranges indicated in the job posting, what are your hourly rate expectations? (based on your honest response, I will decide if we are a good fit for you) - Please list all o