: Seniors’ Tai Chi Facilitator

Location: Beaches Sandbox

Commitment: 1 class per week – Thursdays from 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

Compensation: $60–$70 per class, based on experience

About the Role

Beaches Sandbox is seeking an engaging and experienced Seniors’ Tai Chi Facilitator to lead a weekly Tai Chi class for older adults. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about movement, wellness, and healthy aging and enjoys creating a welcoming and supportive environment for seniors of varying abilities and experience levels.

The facilitator will guide participants through gentle, accessible Tai Chi movements designed to support balance, mobility, flexibility, coordination, relaxation, and overall well-being, while also fostering social connection and community.

Responsibilities

- Facilitate a 60-minute weekly Tai Chi class for seniors.
- Lead participants through safe and accessible Tai Chi movements, sequences, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques.
- Provide clear demonstrations and verbal instruction to support participants of varying abilities and experience levels.
- Offer appropriate modifications and adaptations to accommodate different mobility levels and physical abilities.
- Create thoughtfully planned classes that support balance, coordination, flexibility, mindfulness, and overall wellness.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, patient, and social atmosphere where participants feel comfortable and encouraged.




- Prioritize participant safety and promote proper movement and body awareness throughout each class.
- Communicate with Beaches Sandbox staff regarding attendance, participant needs, scheduling, and any program-related concerns.
- Arrive prepared and on time for each scheduled class.

Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Tai Chi, with the ability to safely teach and demonstrate movements and techniques.
- Previous experience facilitating Tai Chi, movement, fitness, wellness, or similar group-based programs.
- Experience working with older adults and seniors is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of appropriate movement modifications and safety considerations for older adults and individuals with varying mobility levels.
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, with a patient, encouraging, and adaptable teaching style.
- Ability to create a welcoming workplace for participants ranging from beginners to those with previous Tai Chi experience.
- Reliable, punctual, professional, and organized.
- Relevant Tai Chi training, certification, or equivalent experience is considered an asset.
- Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Details Schedule: Thursdays, 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

Frequency: Once per week

Pay: $60–$70 per class, based on previous experience

Location: Beaches Sandbox

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Seniors' Tai Chi Facilitator (Toronto)
🏢 Beaches Sandbox
📍 Toronto