GE Instructor Tai Chi

Description

The Plex is your premier destination for family fun, event planning, sports, dining, parties, and more. Our 3 operating businesses (Club Sport, SportsPlex, and Food & Beverage) offers 240,000 square feet of entertainment space under one roof where you will find everything you need for fun, fitness, family activities, food & beverage, parties, and social events. Open 7-days a week, our facility offers an arcade of games, bocce ball, bouncy houses, wall climbing, cornhole, darts, pizza, sushi, tapas, a vast beer wall and so much more.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Tai Chi Instructor to teach classes in a peaceful and welcoming environment. The instructor will guide students of various skill levels through Tai Chi forms and techniques, promoting balance, flexibility, mindfulness, and overall well-being.  The Instructor is responsible for conducting safe, effective exercise classes and assisting participants in achieving exercise goals while fostering a fun workout environment for all participants.  The Instructor will also promote participation in their own class as well as other instructors and other Club Sport activities, events, and programs promotion. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Teach Tai Chi Classes: Lead group and individual sessions for students of all levels, ensuring each class is engaging, structured, and tailored to students’ needs. 
• Demonstrate Techniques: Guide students through Tai Chi movements with clear instructions and demonstrations, ensuring proper technique and form. 
• Foster a Positive Learning Environment: Encourage a calm and respectful atmosphere that supports the mental and physical development of each student. 
• Monitor Progress: Assess students’ progress and provide feedback and adjustments to improve their practice. 
• Ensure Safety: Ensure that all classes are conducted in a safe manner, taking into account students’ physical abilities and health conditions. 
• Promote Tai Chi Benefits: Educate students on the holistic benefits of Tai Chi, including stress relief, improved circulation, and physical flexibility. 
• Administrative Tasks: Assist with class schedules, attendance tracking, and communication with participants as needed. 
• Arrive at least 10 minutes early for class to prepare; stay after class to interact with members.
• Make your students' safety and enjoyment your number one priority.
• Encourage long-term participation and member retention.
• Be available to substitute teacher whenever possible.
• Strive to maintain and increase your class size.
• Convey warmth and genuine interest to the students: make eye contact, smile, use students' names, personalize the workout, even in a large class.
• Utilize the group class setting to promote the group exercise department as well as upcoming club events and programs.
• Know and follow all club and group exercise department policies and guidelines.
• Play music at volume levels that are safe for students, appropriate for the nature and intensity of the class, and not disturbing to the adjacent studio or to other pool users (if applicable).
• Ensure all equipment and props are properly used during class and properly put away / stored after class. 
• Report any equipment or safety issues to the Group Fitness Manager, or any other manager.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by department management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• This position requires Group Fitness Certification pertinent to their class teaching
• Customer Service Obsession
• Enthusiasm, Achievement Orientation
• Teaching and Communication Skills
• Ability to work and adjust appropriate stereo system includes blue tooth, and wireless technology.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years related experience required.
• This position requires Group Fitness Certification pertinent to their class teaching
• Working knowledge of fitness industry software IE, Club Automation, GroupX Pro and any fitness club app.
• Knowledge of fitness equipment, techniques, and exercise physiology, which may include water exercises.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically fit to lead the class at the appropriate level.
• Must be able to squat, bend, reach, jump, and spot.
• May work outdoors and be exposed to sun for prolonged periods.
• May lift up to 10 pounds

Qualifications

Salary : $18 - $65