Online Beginners Adult Yoga Fitness Instructor

We're looking for a safe, energetic, and skilled Yoga Fitness instructor to support a beginner-level Yoga Flow program for adults for the 2026 winter to spring term.

The fitness instructor MUST HAVE A STRONG online-Zoom experience (laptop, audio-sharing, microphone and high speed internet) and is available on either Monday, Tuesday OR Thursday between 6 PM and 7 PM.

Instructor Responsibilities:

To instruct a 50-minute online class that has a warm up, Yoga flow (vinyasa), strength, mobility and balance exercises, breathing techniques and a cool down.

Has experience instructing beginner fitness classes and for women over age 40

Must be able to instruct a class for absolute beginners to reduce injuries and risks

Understands the components of a yoga flow class and and has an appropriate song list

Must be comfortable instructing a class size from as small as 4 to as large as 15 online.

Ensures clients understand RPE (rate of perceived exertion) to reduce fatigue and injuries

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

Able to instruct in a community setting (not a traditional gym/dance studio)

The Instructor Must Have

A minimum of 4 years of experience teaching Online Yoga Fitness and in-person

Must have their own personal liability insurance

A valid Yoga Fitness certification

Must have a valid CPR Level C and First Aid training

A Health and Fitness Promotion Diploma, Fitness Instructor Specialist or Personal Trainer certificate from a Canadian/North American organization or equivalent

Must speak, read, and understand English well

The Interview Process has 3 steps:

1. To save time, Sumera will call applicants to discuss their qualifications and availability (from a private caller ID) before setting up a Zoom interview. The applicant may be required to attend at least 2 of their dance/fitness classes to see their programming.

2. A mock-up class on Zoom where the candidate leads Sumera or her recruiter through a beginner Yoga fitness class

3. If selected, can provide 2 relevant work references, a police check (vulnerable sector check), copies of their certifications, valid CPR certificate, government ID, and the signing of an instructor agreement outlining the terms and conditions.

Honorarium

This is not employment. This is position with a monthly honorarium issued at the end of the month

$30 to $35 flat per class - A certified Yoga teaching certification, a Health and Fitness Promotion or Fitness Instructor Specialist or Personal Trainer certificate from a Canadian/North American fitness governing body or equivalent, 4 yrs+ instruction experience working with children and kids, valid CPR and first aid, police check (VSC) and personal liability insurance.

The average Fitness Instructor rate in Toronto is $26 per hour:

Job Types: Casual, Seasonal

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site gym

Application question(s):

• Please list all of your relevant fitness / exercise certifications below (i.e. yoga instructor certificate, kids physical education, kids fitness coaching certifications, Fitness Instructor Specialist, Personal Training, Health and Fitness Promotion, Kinesiology, Physical therapy, Art and Movement Therapy, Early Childhood Education)
• Please indicate if you are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident?
• This program will be online either on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday from 6 PM to 7 PM. Do any of these days work with your schedule? Priority will be placed on those who are available and can commute to the Bloor West area on time
• This is not employment -we offer a paid honorarium at the end of the month or contract for the total of classes instructed. Based on the ranges indicated in the posting, what are your hourly rate expectations?
• Please tell us what makes a SAFE and FUN beginner Yoga Fitness class online?
• Please tell us how long you have been instructing Beginner Yoga classes online and what studios you have been teaching with in Toronto.

Experience:

• Online Zoom: 2 years (required)
• Adult Yoga Fitness teaching: 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CPR Certification Level C (required)
• Personal Liability Insurance (required)
• Police Check - Vulnerable Sector Check (preferred)

Work Location: In person