Tai Chi/Qi Gong Instructor

Power Wellness; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary membership for you and a

Member of household

Job summary

Power Wellness is seeking a Tai Chi/Qi Gong Group Exercise Instructor for the LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center. This part-time role involves teaching group classes in a medically integrated fitness setting, ensuring safety, and providing an engaging experience for members and guests.

The position requires a certified group exercise instructor, CPR/AED within 90 days of hire, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires group exercise instructor certification (preferably NCC accred).
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness).
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Teach Group Exercise classes as scheduled with modifications for different fitness levels.
• Ensure safety by understanding contraindicated exercises and maintaining certifications.
• Maintain equipment and notify supervisor of any issues immediately after class.
• Record participation numbers after every class and meet scheduling goals.
• Provide a fun, engaging experience and support departmental goals.

Skills

Group exercise instructor

CPR/AED

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: Tai Chi/Qi Gong Group Exercise Instructor

Location: LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center

Class Format: Part Time

All Team Members Receive a Complimentary Membership for You and a Member of Your Household!

Summary

Join our team of full time and part-time staff at LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center. Our facility is managed by Power Wellness Management, a company that specializes in managing state-of-the-art medically integrated health and fitness centers. Power Wellness is a medical fitness industry pioneer who improves the lives of clients with a unique and customized approach to medical fitness center development and management. Their turnkey method takes away the stress of the development and management process allowing clients to focus on other areas of their business.

The Tai Chi/Qi Gong Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for teaching group exercise classes in a professional and safe manner to the members and guests of the Fitness Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach Group Exercise classes as scheduled, providing modifications to accommodate varying fitness levels.
2. Understand contraindicated exercises providing a safe and effective approach to exercise.
3. Maintain industry certification in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.
4. Ensure arrival time allows for proper set up so that class begins on time, ends on time and that area is cleaned up after class.
5. Report any equipment needs, or broken equipment needing repair to supervisor immediately following class.
6. Record participation numbers after every Group Exercise class.
7. Demonstrate accountability to schedule by avoiding missed classes and seek substitute instructors in advance.
8. Provide a fun and engaging experience for the participants.
9. Work towards meeting departmental and organizational goals.
10. The ability to be flexible and accommodating as it relates to center hours and work schedules.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• A group exercise instructor certification required. Preferably an NCCA accredited certification.
• Nationally recognized NCCA Personal Trainer certification accepted for conducting strength and conditioning group fitness classes that are not licensed formats requiring a specific certification (Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Les Mills, MOSSA, BARRE, Aqua, Cycle, etc).
• Certification for some specialty group exercise class instruction is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in group class instruction, teaching a variety of styles, levels and population preferred.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness)
• Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, and the ability to work with members in a positive, service based manner.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a controlled and professional demeanor.