Group Exercise Instructor - Tai Chi
About The Position
The Group Exercise Instructor - Tai Chi leads group exercise classes in a safe and effective manner. The instructor prepares and teaches assigned classes on time, structures each class with a warm-up, main body, cool-down, and stretch, and keeps classes engaging with new music and movement patterns. The role also includes following YMCA emergency and incident-reporting procedures, maintaining a clean and orderly exercise space, collaborating with the fitness team, and supporting members as an ambassador for the YMCA. The instructor must follow policies and procedures related to consumer boundaries, abuse-risk management, high-risk activities, supervision, and mandated reporting. The YMCA of Greenville describes its mission as strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, and emphasizes a welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined culture.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience leading or teaching Tai Chi classes to students of varying levels.
- Current CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and BBP certifications.
- Excellent member service skills.
- Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and physiology.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email.
- Marketing and sales ability.
- Ability to perform under stress and meet deadlines.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Personal passion for health and fitness.
Nice To Haves
- A current certification from a nationally recognized organization such as Water Art, Water in Motion, or YASA is required for instructors teaching water fitness classes.
- A current certification in the relevant specialty is required for instructors teaching specialty classes such as Cycle, Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, or Body Combat.
Responsibilities
- Arrive at the YMCA branch in time to sign in and prepare to teach.
- Begin and end classes on time.
- Prepare and announce the class format and design, ensuring equipment and music are appropriate.
- Include a warm-up, main body, cool-down, and stretch in each class.
- Keep classes fresh by incorporating new music, exercises, or movement patterns.
- Know YMCA emergency procedures and the locations of First Aid and AED equipment.
- Report incidents and injuries to a supervisor or MOD and complete an incident report before leaving the building.
- Leave the room clean and orderly, turn off and store equipment appropriately, and wipe down exercise mats and bikes.
- Work cooperatively with the supervisor and fellow instructors, including substituting for other instructors when available.
- Speak positively about other instructors and recommend group exercise classes to members based on their abilities or interests.
- Serve as a YMCA ambassador by connecting with members and learning their names.
- Follow policies related to boundaries with consumers.
- Attend or complete required abuse-risk-management training.
- Follow procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
- Follow mandated reporting requirements and job-specific abuse-risk-management responsibilities.
Benefits
- Free individual YMCA membership, with a 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
- 50% discount on programs, including childcare, sports, personal training, and aquatics.
- 12% retirement contribution once fully vested.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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