Tai Chi/Qi Gong Instructor

Power Wellness•Erie, PA

14d

About The Position

The Tai Chi/Qi Gong Group Exercise Instructor teaches group exercise classes to members and guests of the LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center in a professional and safe manner. The instructor provides modifications for varying fitness levels and uses a safe, effective approach to exercise. The role requires maintaining an industry certification and continuing education, preparing and cleaning the class area, reporting equipment needs or damage, recording attendance, and arranging substitutes in advance when needed. The instructor is also expected to create an engaging participant experience, support departmental and organizational goals, and be flexible with center hours and work schedules. The position is part-time. The center is managed by Power Wellness Management, which specializes in managing medically integrated health and fitness centers. Team members receive a complimentary membership for themselves and one member of their household.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Group exercise instructor certification required; an NCCA-accredited certification is preferred.
A nationally recognized NCCA Personal Trainer certification is accepted for strength and conditioning group fitness classes that do not require a specific licensed-format certification.
Certification is required for instruction in some specialty group exercise classes.
CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire; training is provided by Power Wellness.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with members in a positive, service-based manner.
Ability to multitask and maintain a controlled, professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching group classes across a variety of styles, levels, and populations preferred.
NCCA-accredited group exercise instructor certification preferred.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach scheduled group exercise classes and provide modifications for varying fitness levels.
Understand contraindicated exercises and use a safe and effective approach to exercise.
Maintain industry certification in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.
Arrive with enough time to set up, start and end class on time, and clean the area afterward.
Report equipment needs and broken equipment to the supervisor immediately after class.
Record participation numbers after every group exercise class.
Avoid missed classes and seek substitute instructors in advance when needed.
Provide participants with a fun and engaging experience.
Work toward departmental and organizational goals.
Be flexible and accommodating regarding center hours and work schedules.
Perform other duties as assigned.