Yoga Instructor (Fitness Instructor 2)

City of Surrey; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Surrey invites certified Yoga Instructors to join its recreation team and lead a variety of classes across facilities. This auxiliary role offers weekend and evening shifts and a pathway to contribute to community health and wellness.

You will plan, demonstrate proper form, adapt sessions for all levels, and provide exceptional customer service while ensuring safe, welcoming environments for all participants.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Yoga instruction

Group fitness

Communication

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 + formal training

Job description

City of Surrey

Yoga Instructor (Fitness Instructor 2)

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

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 clear 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: $34.59

Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check/Vulnerable Sector Check. Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

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

Closing Date: October 16, 2026