Tai Chi Instructor for Seniors

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Helping Seniors Lead Healthier Lives
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Position Summary:
Are you passionate about tai chi, helping seniors live longer with resources for a healthy lifestyle, and ready to be a foundational part of a service that is good for the community?  Our Fitness Trainers including tai chi instructors are the heart of the Live 2 B Healthy program, delivering safe, effective, and engaging group fitness classes for older adults in senior living communities. This role requires a passion for helping seniors stay active, with a strong commitment to program quality, safety, and participant progress.  We are looking for multiple resources in the West Denver Metro area including Boulder, Golden, Lakewood and everywhere in between.

Responsibilities

• Lead Group Tai Chi Classes: Conduct scheduled on-site fitness classes tailored to the needs and abilities of older adults, focusing on mobility and movement and could include chair-based participants. 
• Ensure Safety & Inclusivity: Monitor participants closely to ensure exercises are performed safely and effectively. Modify activities  as needed to support all fitness levels. 
• Build Positive Relationships: Create a motivating, respectful, and inclusive environment. Establish trust and rapport with residents,  staff, and community decision-makers. 
• Follow Program Guidelines: Adhere to all Live 2 B Healthy protocols and curriculum standards for all formats of training (group,  small group, and private). 
• Communication & Reporting: Accurately report attendance, session feedback, and client notes to the Fitness Program Manager.  Communicate class concerns or scheduling issues in a timely manner. 

Qualifications

• Experience in leading tai chi classes
• Current nationally recognized tai chi certification
• Current CPR/AED certification (required) 
• Carry active insurance (required)
• Strong interpersonal skills and an encouraging, client-centered approach 
• Reliable transportation and punctuality for scheduled sessions

Preferred: 

• Background in working with seniors or within senior living communities 
• Understanding of age-related conditions and how to safely modify exercises 

Compensation: 

• Hourly pay based on experience and certifications.