Tai Chi Instructor

Be the Spark! Join our passionate team and help us to achieve great things in our community!

The Tai Chi Instructor plans and delivers safe, inclusive Tai Chi classes that meet the varying needs and abilities of participants. The role supports participant wellbeing through quality instruction and a safe and welcoming class environment.

In this role, you will:

• Instruct and lead Tai Chi classes in accordance with YMCA standards and values, within the scope of your training.
• Provide quality Tai Chi classes that include form alignment and breathing techniques and welcome all members regardless of age and ability.
• Recognize participant learning styles and deliver content accordingly.
• Ensure a safe environment for participants.
• Respond to or direct participant inquiries or concerns.
• Maintain a positive, helpful, and welcoming attitude at all times.
• Build relationships with members and introduce them to other members, staff, and volunteers.
• Communicate with other staff and volunteers.
• Encourage and assist program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location in collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers, and YMCA program staff.
• Attend training and meetings as required to ensure the overall quality and integrity of the Group Fitness program.
• Ensure qualifications and certifications required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times.
• Deliver YMCA service responsibly, honestly, respectfully, and with care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You Bring:

• Certified Tai Chi Instructor.
• Current certification in Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C and AED.
• 5 years of experience participating in Yang style Tai Chi.
• Minimum 2 years of experience teaching Tai Chi to groups.
• Knowledge of Chen, Wu and Sun styles is an asset.
• Strong technical, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends as required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and building a sense of belonging.

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together, which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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