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Dance Specialist

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
Gig Harbor, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

TheYMCAof 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 community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

As aDance Specialist, you willprovide leadership, instruction and motivation for dance program participants as well asteach age-appropriate techniques with the flexibility to design your own choreography routines. Share your love of dance with people of all ages and abilities, including adult and advanced, in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead dance technique classes to 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?

  • 10 years of formal dance training or comparable experience.
  • 5 years of experience as a dance teacher and / or teaching assistant.
  • Preferred : Experience teaching classes, beginning through advanced levels.
  • Positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations.
  • Possess the knowledge and skills to teach classes, pre-school through adult, beginning through advanced levels. Multiple disciplines preferred.
  • Ability to create comprehensive lesson plans that reflect students' level and ability.
  • Demonstrated ability to choreograph beginning and advanced level pieces for dance recitals.
  • First-hand knowledge of performance and dance production.
  • Professional theatrical experience required.
  • Preferred : Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment set-up.
  • CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
  • Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
  • Wage : $16.66 to $18.00 per hour, depending on qualifications

    Classes : Beginner to Advanced; Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, and Jazz

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

    Location : Tom Taylor FamilyYMCA, Gig Harbor, 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
  • Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website atwww.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.

    Salary : $17 - $18

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