Volunteer Tai Chi Instructor
About this opportunity
We are looking for someone who has experience in teaching Tai Chi and can adapt Tai Chi for people with a diverse range of abilities and health conditions.
As you will be working with clients you should have an understanding of the issues involved in poverty and homelessness and the capacity to work respectfully with a diverse range of clients, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a friendly, non-judgmental approach and the ability to work with minimal supervision and to maintain clear boundaries with clients.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate a weekly Tai Chi class for SHM Hub clients
- Provide supportive guidance to participants
- Provide a flexible and accessible class framework that enables people to make choices and participate at different levels
- Report any client complaints or issues of concern (client behavior or duty of care issues) to WP Coordinator
- Assist with set up and pack up after the session and ensure any equipment is accounted for
- Maintain clear professional boundaries with clients at all times.
- Support administration component of The Wellness Place as required
Additional requirements
National Police Certificate *. Working with Children Check *.
****Qualifications and licenses****:
- Tai Chi Teaching Qualification
- Registration with Tai Chi Association of Australia or other relevant body
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- An interview will need to be conducted in order to assess individuals suitability to the role.
Weekly – although there is flexibility with days and time , the activity would need to take place between 9am-1pm Tues/Thurs/or Fri (11am ideal)
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- Skilled Volunteers
- Sport & Physical Activity
- Tutoring & Coaching