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Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Auxiliary

Scope

We are looking for certified Yoga Instructors that love fitness, motivating people and are committed to providing great customer service to teach a variety of classes at recreation facilities across the City. We have various positions available teaching a wide range of fitness classes including:

- Drop-in:
- Yoga
- Gentle Yoga
- Yin Yoga
- Fitness Yoga

- Registered:

- Restorative
- Yoga and Meditation
- Chair Yoga
- Prenatal Yoga

You are self-motivated, skilled at building relationships, have strong and explicit communication skills and have a passion for health and wellness. This is an auxiliary position which may include weekends, weekdays and/or evenings shifts.

Responsibilities

- Plans and leads a variety of group fitness programs.
- Instructs participants of all levels and abilities.
- Motivates and leads large groups - from beginners to long time fitness enthusiasts.
- Applies knowledge and implements industry best practices.
- Provides exceptional customer service to patrons and colleagues.




- Demonstrates proper form, technique, and exercise modifications.
- Communicates effectively using clear verbal and non-verbal cues to instruct participants.
- Adapts classes to accommodate varying abilities and fitness levels.
- Ensures instructional spaces are safe, clean, and properly set up.
- Fosters a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
- Performs basic cleaning duties as required.
- Completes administrative tasks, including but not limited to facility/shift check completion and accident reports.

Qualifications

- Grade 12 plus formal training and minimum of six (6) months related experience.
- Emergency First Aid with CPR-A and AED (or higher).
- A minimum of at least one of the following:
- Yoga certification with 200 practicum hours, or
- BCRPA Yoga Certification with Group Fitness registration.

Other Information

Pay Grade: Schedule D

Hourly Rate: $34.95

For more information on becoming a fitness professional, please reference Become a Fitness Professional at the City of Surrey

Conditions of Employment

This position requires completion of a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until October 16, 2026.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community

📌 Yoga Instructor (Fitness Instructor 2) (Surrey)
🏢 City of Surrey
📍 Surrey