Yoga and Wellness Instructor

Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity.  Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!

What is in it for you:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $5/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Comprehensive wellness platform (GreenShield+) for employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Spa 
• Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor

Fostering the health and wellbeing of our guests and colleagues is an integral part of our culture. We invite you to bring your warm engaging service and knowledge of our facilities as a Yoga Instructor. 

What you will be doing:  

• Plan and deliver yoga classes that meet the needs of the guests of varying experience levels. 
• Provide clear instructions and demonstrate postures to ensure guests understand and perform poses safely.
• Adjust and offer variations of poses to meet individual needs and different levels.
• Educate guests on breathing techniques and mindfulness practices.
• Create a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. 
• Stay up to date with best practices and techniques.
• Ensure the facility is in peak condition at all times: operations, cleaning and sanitization of all equipment and supplies.
• Assist guests with any questions or concerns they have whilst using the facility.
• Review and manage the reservation platform.
• Maintain a professional image while dressing properly and speaking positively on behalf of the facility, leading an active and healthy lifestyle.
• Assist with promotional activities and initiatives.
• Ensure guest satisfaction at all times by reinforcing that safety and service is always our priority.
• Adhere to all hotel environmental policies and initiatives.
• Carry out any other tasks as assigned.

Your skillset and qualifications include:

• Minimum 200 RYT Certification
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
• 1 year minimum teaching experience in a similar setting
• Experience teaching various Yoga styles i.e. Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin
• Experience with sound baths and meditation practice an asset.
• Must possess outstanding guest service skills, including professional verbal communication skills
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to make effective decisions
• Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain high service levels under pressure

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Exercise demonstration/participation as required for Group Fitness classes (including lifting weights)
• Walking (including up and down stairs)
• Standing
• Cleaning duties (including lifting weights and equipment)
• Sitting at a desk using the computer
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Visa Requirements: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

APPLY TODAY: We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about living and working in Lake Louise! www.lakelouisejobs.com

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts: At Fairmont Hotels & Resort we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That's why you'll find exceptional work opportunities - throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific - as well as industry - leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza, and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award - winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

If you are contacted by a Recruiter, kindly inform them at any stage of the recruitment process if you will need support or accommodations.

Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: cll.careers@fairmont.com

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