Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'182 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 67'700 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 120'000 |
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Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Taijiquan Kursleiter/in (Tai Chi)
You teach meditative movement sequences for body and mind
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Taijiquan Kursleiter/in (Tai Chi) teach meditative movement principles, promote health and relaxation, and guide groups or individuals
Tai Chi combines ancient Chinese tradition with modern health care. As an instructor, you guide participants through flowing exercises that improve balance and coordination. You create a calm atmosphere, adapt the movement to every level, and support people on their path to greater well-being. This job requires a strong sense of body, teaching skills, and deep commitment to your own practice.
FieldBeauty & Sports
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMovement & Sport
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Sports Scientist. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-25% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 79'650 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 60'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 76'364 | 23 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Taiji Kursleiterin / Kursleiter
Official education path
Training is provided through various recognized continuing education courses from schools and associations.
Typical training path
Taiji Kursleiterin / Kursleiter
Prerequisites
- Good health
- Stamina
- Strong desire for contact and communication skills
- Independence
- Customer-oriented behavior
Requirements
- Strong sociability and communication skills
Where this can lead
Career changers can qualify through years of personal practice or accompanying Qigong modules. It is advisable to compare the offered course concepts.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Body awareness
- Communication skills
- Self-organization
- Sensitive perception
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand before the group and slowly demonstrate a new movement sequence. Participants follow your instructions while you quietly correct them and maintain a calm practice environment.
- You lead group and individual sessions with flowing Tai Chi movements.
- You show participants how to perform the exercises correctly.
- You adapt the intensity to each person's training level.
- You create a calm and motivating practice space.
- You explain anatomical limits and the physiological effects of the forms.
- You organize classes, schedule dates, and handle registrations.
- You maintain contact with course participants and give feedback.
Working conditions
You work in gyms, studios, or public parks. Independent instructors also use their own rooms or book external venues.
Where to learn
- Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Qigong und Taijiquan SGQT - ASQT Sekretariat8057 Zürich
Strengths
- Body awareness
- Communication skills
- Self-organization
- Sensitive perception
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Irregular hours
- High competitive pressure
- High responsibility
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