Tai Chi Instructor

Tai Chi Instructor

We are seeking a Tai Chi Instructor to conduct group exercise classes focusing on cardiovascular wellness, flexibility, and muscular endurance.

• Ongoing training
• Free YMCA membership to all YMCA centers
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities for career advancement

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. We are cause-driven, welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. We believe in the potential of our community and support each other’s growth.

• Contribute to the overall YMCA mission of healthy living, youth development and social responsibility.
• Plan and lead exercise classes.
• Set up equipment and store securely after class.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the wellness area.
• Keep track of participants and note when there is a new participant in class or when a regular participant has dropped out.
• Check instructor book or board weekly to stay current with announcements and information from the director.
• Be a team player with all other associates.
• Maintain safety in all classes by following YMCA and national certification guidelines.
• Stay knowledgeable in fitness, exercise science, nutrition, CPR, First Aid, choreography, etc. through required YMCA and national CEUS.
• Notify appropriate associate of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries immediately.
• Use microphone in class, if available.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Complete and pass audition with director.
• Able to relate to people on all levels in a friendly and consistent manner.
• Able to reflect a positive attitude.
• Accepted National Group Exercise Certification (e.g. AFAA, ACE, NCSM), specialized training in nationally recognized formats (e.g. Zumba, Yoga Fit, RYT 200 or 500, Pilates, etc.) and/or Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise.