DANCE PROGRAM FITNESS INSTRUCTOR (PAID PROGRAMMING)

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: We are looking for an experienced dance instructor responsible for choreography and teaching during summer dance camps and/or a 12-week fall/winter/spring dance program with an end-of-program performance while fostering the enjoyment and celebration of dance and movement. 

• Provide a fun, positive and safe experience for all participants.
• Create an all-inclusive and supportive learning environment. 
• Use teaching tools, props and music to engage and interact with students. 
• Teach progressive lessons and provide opportunities to demonstrate learned skills. 
• Choreograph a 2-minute dance routine to be performed at the end of program dance performance and celebration.
• Encourage a lifetime participation in movement and physical activity. 
• Embody the YMCA core values. 

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Work with the dance program coordinator to develop program objectives and goals for each program session.
• As needed, create a written lesson plan for a 12-week program and/or summer dance camp that is age-appropriate and progressive within a class structure.
• Provide supervision of the participants in line with the YMCA program standards and guidelines (i.e., ratio, attendance). 
• Be able to modify lesson plans and instruction to meet participants' needs. 
• Provide exceptional customer service to program participants through prompt response times and attentive assistance with inquiries or concerns. 
• Create an environment that is encouraging to all participants regardless of skill level. 
• Have a thorough knowledge of branch emergency procedures and take appropriate action for emergency situations.
• Actively participate in designated meetings, training sessions, and special events. 
• Record accurate attendance for all classes. 
• Ensure the cleanliness of program space before, during, and after all activities. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ability to conduct programs and actives relating to fitness. Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.  
• Must be able to respond to emergencies.  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, can occasionally reach high volumes. 
• Aerobic exercise programs should meet the following components; warm up, cardiovascular conditioning, cool down, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility 
• The employee must be able to interact with members, staff, volunteers, and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied individuals. 
• Any other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. 
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching dance in a structured setting. 
• Able to work well with individuals of all ages. 
• Knowledge of youth development stages. 
• Certifications for CPR/AED and Bloodborne Pathogen Training, or willingness to obtain before start date.  
• Abuse Prevention and Mandatory Reporting training required within 90 days of hire  
• Bilingual skills preferred (with a $0.50 increase in hourly rate!) 
• Possess excellent verbal and communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community 
• Must have excellent time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Preferred 1 year of customer service  

BENEFITS FROM DAY 1:

• Free YMCA household membership;
• 403(b) Saving Account enrollment;

Your other benefits will be (waiting period applies):

• 8 paid federal holidays a year (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
• Paid Sick & Vacation Day (accrual begins from day-1, eligible to use after 90-days)
• 2 paid personal days & 1 paid birthday per year
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
• 403 (b) Retirement Employer Match (after 2 years with 1,000 hours)
• Life insurance, and more! (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
• Additional bilingual, premium pay of $0.50 for those who are fluent bilingual Spanish, Triqui, Mixtec, Russian and Ukrainian speakers. Ability to write or translate written materials is not required to receive this premium.

Salary : $19 - $30