The Summit Area YMCA is seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Tai Chi Instructor to lead a weekly class for members of varying ages and abilities. This position plays an important role in supporting healthy living by creating a welcoming environment that promotes balance, flexibility, mindfulness, and overall well-being. You May Be the Right Fit If You: Have experience teaching Tai Chi to adults of varying skill and fitness levels.
Enjoy helping others improve their physical and mental well-being. Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where all participants feel comfortable and supported. Communicate effectively and build positive relationships with participants. Are dependable, professional, and committed to providing a high-quality member experience.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead safe, effective, and engaging Tai Chi classes.
- Provide instruction, demonstrations, and modifications to meet the needs of participants with varying abilities and experience levels.
- Foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive class environment.
- Build relationships with participants and encourage ongoing engagement in YMCA wellness programs.
- Monitor participant safety and respond appropriately to emergencies or incidents.
- Maintain attendance records and communicate class needs or concerns to the supervisor.
- Report facility, equipment, or safety concerns promptly.
- Attend required trainings and staff meetings as assigned.
- Uphold the YMCA mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Salary &
Benefits:
- Compensation for this position is $30.00-$40.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and certifications.
- This is a part-time position with a schedule to be determined.
- The instructor will initially teach one class per week, with the potential for additional classes as participant interest and program needs increase.
- Classes may be scheduled at either the Summit YMCA or Berkeley Heights YMCA.
- The Summit Area YMCA offers generous employee benefits including a free YMCA membership, discounts on family membership, continued professional development training, and 12% salary contribution to your retirement plan upon eligibility.
- At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.
- Our main purpose is to strengthen community.
- Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day.
- No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we come together.
