Tai Chi Instructor

City Of Kentwood•Kentwood, MI

About The Position

The City of Kentwood is seeking a Tai Chi Instructor for its Parks & Recreation Department. The instructor leads engaging group classes in a welcoming and supportive environment, helping participants improve balance, flexibility, relaxation, and mindful movement. The role involves guiding participants through Tai Chi movements, postures, and breathing techniques, and providing instruction, encouragement, and modifications for different fitness levels and abilities. Classes are 30–60 minutes and serve participants with varying skill levels. The instructor helps create a safe, inclusive environment, follows facility safety rules and emergency procedures, maintains attendance and program documentation, and manages class equipment and supplies. The position is suited to someone with Tai Chi instruction experience who enjoys teaching and supporting others’ wellness.

Requirements

One year of experience instructing Tai Chi, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Strong knowledge of Tai Chi principles, forms, postures, breathing techniques, and mindful movement.
Ability to demonstrate Tai Chi movements and lead a group fitness class.
Ability to modify movements for participants with varying ages, abilities, and fitness levels.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Dependability and punctuality.

Responsibilities

Lead 30–60-minute group Tai Chi classes for participants with varying skill levels.
Demonstrate Tai Chi movements, postures, transitions, and basic form sequences.
Guide participants through mindful movement, breathing techniques, and relaxation exercises.
Provide clear instruction, encouragement, and guidance on proper technique throughout each class.
Modify movements for participants with different ages, abilities, fitness levels, and limitations.
Promote proper body alignment, balance, and safe movement.
Maintain attendance records and other required program documentation.
Manage class equipment and supplies.
Help create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants.
Follow facility safety rules and emergency procedures.

Benefits

Earn $18.00–$20.00 per hour.
20% discount off the resident rate for facility rentals, events, recreation program registration fees, and Community Center memberships.
Discounted Kentwood Community Center membership.
Three free fitness classes per month.
Early access to program registration and special member rates.
Discounts at the multisport simulator and bistro.
Affordable child watch.
Access to a fitness area with cardio and strength-conditioning equipment and free weights.
Access to a three-lane walking track.
Drop-in pickleball, basketball, and volleyball.