Posted 11 days ago
Part Time Yoga Instructor
@ Town of Ajax
Ajax, Ontario
Overview
The Town of Ajax is hiring a part-time Yoga Instructor to plan and lead safe, effective yoga classes reporting to the Fitness Coordinator. The role also covers participant sign-in, attendance reporting and light facility care. Pay is $41.49 to $45.11 per hour, for up to 24 hours per week on shifts between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m., seven days a week.
Responsibilities:
- Create and deliver safe, effective yoga classes
- Engage participants in an inclusive environment
- Monitor sign-in and report attendance
- Promote member incentives and communicate with participants
- Maintain safe, clean and organized fitness spaces
Requirements summary:
- Yoga Alliance or equivalent instructor certification
- One year of yoga instruction or leadership experience
- Extensive knowledge of yoga sequencing and modifications
- Standard First Aid with CPR C
- Current clear criminal reference check with vulnerable sector screening
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 24 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Yoga Alliance certification, Standard First Aid, CPR C, Criminal reference check with vulnerable sector screening |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Town of Ajax
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
Department
Recreation & CultureJob Type
RegularNumber of Positions
1Affiliation
Non-Union
Compensation Range
$41.49 - $45.11Job Summary
We are looking for Yoga Instructors who are passionate about the practice of yoga, and inspire others to live an active lifestyle. Reporting to the Fitness Coordinator, the Yoga Instructor is accountable for planning, implementing and facilitating safe, effective and motivating Yoga classes.Job Duties Include
- Creates and delivers safe, effective, and motivating yoga classes in an organized manner.
- Engages with participants and facilitates a positive and inclusive environment.
- Performs administrative tasks to support the program i.e. monitoring participant sign-in and reporting attendance numbers.
- Works cooperatively and maintains communication with other instructors, staff, and supervisor as necessary.
- Assists in communication to participants, and promotes member incentives.
- Assists in maintaining safe facilities and equipment, and maintains cleanliness and organization in fitness spaces.
Qualifications/Skills
- Yoga Instructor certification recognized by the Yoga Alliance or equivalent.
- Minimum one year of experience instructing yoga classes and/or leadership skills and a combination of training, education and experience deemed equivalent.
- Extensive knowledge of yoga sequencing, modifications, and program development.
- Knowledge of industry standards as related to yoga classes.
- Organized, enthusiastic, and approachable.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR C.
- Able to provide a clear Criminal Reference Check (with Vulnerable Sector screening) that is current (dated within last 6 months), upon hire.
Nice to Have
- Experience in Kids’ Yoga is an asset.
- Kids Yoga certification is an asset.
- CanFitPro FIS certification and experience instructing fitness classes is an asset.
- High Five® Training is an asset.
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What is Offered to Staff
- Compensation: We offer competitive pay that reflects the responsibilities of the position.
- Hours of Work: This is a non-union position that works up to 24 hours per week. The hours of work are Monday to Sunday, various shifts between 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Town Perks: The Town offers part-time staff access to an Employee & Family Service Program, Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership and a defined pension plan (OMERS pension - https://www.omers.com/).
How to Apply
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please click the “Apply” button above and apply by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date:
November 9, 2026Vacancy Statement
All job postings issued by the Town of Ajax are intended to fill existing vacant positions unless otherwise stated.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The Town of Ajax is committed to employment equity and building a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those who have been historically excluded, including Black and Indigenous people, racialized communities, disabled persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others facing systemic inequities. If selected for an interview, you will be provided with an opportunity to indicate your access needs. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and respectful hiring process.
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