What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dance Specialist position at YMCA of Greater Kansas City?
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Dance Specialist to join our team!
The YMCAfocuses 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 the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
As a Dance Specialist, you will provide leadership, instruction, and motivation for dance program participants, ensuring a quality experience for students and parents focused on YMCA core values : honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead dance technique classes for YMCA members.
- Teach and demonstrate positive dance principles.
- Follow / Implement our Association Quality Standards and 9 Dimensions of Well-Being into Youth Programming and Staff Development.
- Participate in annual dance recitals, dance performances, Y Arts Week events, and other YMCA events as assigned.
- Create class lesson plans with a natural progression that relate to the abilities and ages of the classes being taught as well as reflect YMCA dance curricula and YMCA core values.
- Choreograph dances for end-of-year performances and dance company performances.
- Take lead role in annual dance recital production, including dress rehearsals and performances.
- Effectively communicate program information and student progress as needed.
- Monitor student attendance and development in all dance classes.
Are you a good fit?
Classes : Beginner to advanced; Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, and Jazz
Wages : $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, depending on qualifications
Hours : Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week
Location : Haselwood Family YMCA, Silverdale, WA
Benefits :
All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits :
Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs. / week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options :
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.
Disability Accommodations Available for Applicants
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to access and reasonable
accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation
so you can participate in our application and recruitment process, you are
encouraged to contact humanresources@ymcapkc.org.
Salary : $17 - $19
