Group Exercise Instructor Tai Chi

Overview

The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility.

The Group Exercise Instructor - Tai Chi is responsible to lead group exercise classes in a safe and effective manner.

Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work but we also offer the following benefits for our Part-time Staff:

• Free individual Y membership with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% Discount on Programs including Childcare sports personal training and aquatics.
• 12% Retirement Contribution once fully vested.
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan.

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined: above all else we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our the Y we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

Responsibilities

• Arrives at the branch YMCA in a timely manner to clock or sign in and make necessary preparations to teach the class.
• Begins and ends classes on time.
• Is prepared to teach the assigned class by establishing and announcing the class format and design. All equipment and music are appropriate for the class.
• All classes taught include a warm up main body and cool down (warm down-water classes) and stretch.
• Keeps classes fresh by incorporating new music and exercises or movement patterns to classes.
• Knows YMCA emergency location of First Aid and AED equipment.
• Reports all incidents/injuries to supervisor or MOD. Fill out an incident report before leaving the building.
• Responsible to leave the room in a clean and orderly condition ensuring that all equipment is turned off and returned to appropriate storage areas and exercise mats and bikes are wiped down.
• Works cooperatively with supervisor and fellow instructors as part of a fitness team and demonstrates team spirit by substituting for other instructors when available.
• Speaks positively about other instructors to members and is knowledgeable about the group exercise program to recommend classes to members based on their abilities and/or interests.
• Acts as an ambassador for the YMCA connecting members by learning their names.

Other Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in leading/teaching Tai Chi classes to students of varying levels. Instructors teaching water classes must hold a current certification with a nationally recognized organization such as Water Art Water in Motion YASA etc. to teach water fitness classes.
• Instructors teaching specialty classes such as Cycle Pilates Yoga Zumba Body Combat etc. must hold a current certification in the specialty taught.
• Must hold a current CPR/AED First Aid Child Abuse Prevention and BBP certification.
• Excellent member service skills.
• Excellent knowledge of human anatomy kinesiology & physiology.
• Computer skills involving Microsoft Office and email.
• Marketing and sales ability.
• Desire for health wellness and fitness promotion.
• Ability to perform under stress and reach deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Personal passion for health and fitness.

Required Experience:

IC