Arts Program Coordinator (Dance Program)

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking an Arts Program Coordinator (Dance Program) to join our team!

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

As an Arts Program Coordinator you will provide leadership, instruction, and motivation for Arts program participants and staff. This role holds an emphasized focus on dance programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants in Art programs.
• Provide lesson planning, class proposals, material lists, attendance-keeping, day-to-day teaching and classroom management, and class schedules.
• Must work well with individuals of all ages, be able to multitask, and communicate effectively with parents and children.
• Teach dance classes, while observing and helping children to improve their technique in a fun and safe environment.
  
  

Qualifications

• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• 10 years of formal performing or visual arts training or comparable experience (preferred).
• 5 years of experience as a performing or visual arts teacher and/or teaching assistant (preferred).
• Experience teaching beginning, intermediate and advanced level performing or visual arts classes. Multiple disciplines preferred.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment set-up (preferred).
• Professional theatrical experience required.
• Appreciation and passion for visual, culinary and performing arts.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (preferred)
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
  
  

Wages: $17.74 to $19.74 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Mel Korum Family YMCA, Puyallup, WA

Benefits

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
  
  

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan
• 20% discount on YMCA programs and merchandise
  
  

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.