Chair Yoga/Tai Chi Instructor
About the job
- Successfully complete the State of Florida Criminal History Background Check and meet the Association’s background-screening policies.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, or dispensing or endorsing commercial health products, including nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance-enhancing substances, and pain relievers.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Hold current CPR, First Aid, and Automated External Defibrillator certifications.
- Hold an appropriate fitness certification.
- Complete the YMCA’s Blood Borne Pathogens training annually.
- Complete the YMCA’s Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Class annually.
- Have one year or more of experience in fitness.
- Complete required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
- Adhere to the drug-, alcohol-, and smoke-free workplace policy.
- Complete staff safety requirements and cleaning protocols.
- Deliver safe, effective, and physically appropriate group exercise classes under the direction of the Executive, Wellness, or Program Director.
- Follow the format and description of the assigned class type.
- Be ready to start and finish classes on time and schedule adequate setup and takedown time.
- Ensure classes are safe and comply with industry standards and guidelines.
- Provide suitable music for a family setting.
- Become familiar with class participants, including their names, health concerns, and physical limitations.
- Maintain constant supervision of participants during class.
- Report maintenance concerns to the Executive, Wellness, or Program Director immediately.
- Ensure participants wear appropriate footwear.
- Store all equipment correctly after the shift.
- Arrange a substitute when unable to work a scheduled shift and communicate the substitute to the supervisor promptly.
- Attend regularly scheduled mandatory staff meetings.
- Use the time clock, monitor the timesheet, and report corrections to the supervisor promptly.
- Uphold staff safety requirements and cleaning protocols throughout the day.
- Participate in YMCA-sponsored special events and activities when possible.
- Perform team assignments in the annual Partner with Youth campaign.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Be a self-starter with high energy and a positive attitude.
- Complete additional training classes recommended by the supervisor.
About the company
YMCA of Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization that supports community development in Fort Myers, Englewood, and Cape Coral through programs focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. It funds its programs with memberships, program fees for activities like summer camps and SKY Academy academies, and donations, and operates SKY Academy schools in Venice and Englewood to promote inclusive education. The organization offers a range of services, from recreational activities to educational programs, delivered across multiple locations to meet local needs. Its goal is to help individuals and families become healthier, more connected, and more engaged in their communities.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Venice, Florida
Founded
1974
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 news highlights $20,000 summer-camp scholarship matching from Scott Pinkerton and FourThought.
- June 2026 newsletter said rural feeding sites and eight meal sites served children.
- Florida Senate funding request on December 17, 2025 seeks $10 million for Babcock Ranch.
What critics are saying
- SKY Academy Venice reported a June 30, 2025 net deficit of $340, signaling fragility.
- Babcock Ranch depends on $10 million state money; denial stalls a $43.6 million project.
- Mission-heavy childcare and scholarship revenue creates existential dependence on donations, grants, and families paying.
What makes YMCA of Southwest Florida unique
- Seven-county Southwest Florida footprint plus SKY Academy Venice and Englewood create community moats.
- The 2024-2026 strategic plan explicitly ties sustainability, people, community, and growth to execution.
- Membership, childcare, camps, aquatics, and school operations diversify touchpoints across families and children.
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