Volunteer Aqua Tai Chi Instructor

YMCA of Honolulu - Volunteer Aqua Tai Chi Instructor Volunteer Position Summary

This volunteer is responsible for conducting YMCA's Aqua Tai Chi group exercise classes at the Windward YMCA in Kailua. Aqua Tai Chi primarily occurs on Fridays from 8:00am - 8:55am. They will serve as a representative of the YMCA by providing quality customer service and leading safe and effective workouts for all members in accordance with class descriptions. This volunteer will fall under the supervision and guidance of the Group Exercise Coordinator or Healthy Lifestyles Director and branch Executive leadership.

• Teaches assigned class(es) or ensures that class(es) unable to teach are covered:
  Starts and ends class on time per Group Exercise schedule
• Conducts safe, effective and fun exercise classes, following class schedule description and YMCA standards and guidelines
• Communicates with members regarding Group Exercise program and specialty classes
• Develops relationships with members
• Makes special announcements requested by Healthy Lifestyles Director or Coordinator, such as schedule changes, class substitutes, new classes, special workshops or events, etc.
• Provides encouragement and motivation to all class participants
• Provides modifications to meet the needs of all levels of participants

• Knowledge of designing, conducting, and implementing safe and effective group exercise classes
• Knowledge of general health and wellness
• Experience in health/fitness field preferred.

• High school diploma or GED required
• CPR/AED and First Aid required
• Maintains current AEA Aqua Tai Chi Certification
• Maintains national group exercise instructor certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, etc)
• TB clearance required

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