Assistant Dance Instructor (Youth Dance)

YMCA of Greater Louisville•Buckner, KY

1d•$14 - $14•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Dance Instructor supports youth dance classes at the Oldham County Family YMCA in Buckner, Kentucky. As a member of the Family Programs team, the instructor helps create a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment where children can learn, grow and express themselves through movement. The role supports dance instruction that builds confidence, creativity, coordination, teamwork and physical well-being, while fostering positive relationships among participants and families. Working closely with the Lead Instructor, the Assistant Dance Instructor helps plan and lead age-appropriate classes, learn choreography, prepare participants for showcases or recitals when applicable, and teach a class if the Lead Instructor is absent. The instructor communicates with families, reinforces program expectations and safety guidelines, maintains an orderly dance space, and models the YMCA’s values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The position also requires completion of child-abuse prevention and risk-management training and adherence to YMCA child-safety policies and reporting procedures.

Requirements

Excellent customer service and verbal skills.
Ability to work with children ages 3–12 and with varying ability levels.
Ability to conduct dance-related activities, including jazz, tap, ballet and lyrical.
Ability to model the YMCA Core Values.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent leadership and presentation skills.
Ability to demonstrate the leadership skills and knowledge needed to help lead a class.
Understand and support the YMCA mission.

Nice To Haves

Dancing background experience and/or certification.

Responsibilities

Uphold the YMCA mission and demonstrate behaviors that create a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful and welcoming environment for youth and families.
Provide a safe, inclusive and supportive space where youth can learn, express themselves creatively and build confidence through dance.
Help plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate dance classes that develop coordination, creativity, physical activity and teamwork.
Learn choreography and prepare participants for showcases, recitals or demonstrations when applicable.
Teach class in place of the Lead Dance Instructor when they are absent.
Provide courteous, prompt and sincere attention to participants, parents or guardians, members, guests and staff.
Encourage participation, celebrate progress and support the individual growth of youth participants.
Welcome new participants and families and help them feel comfortable and connected to the YMCA community.
Communicate with parents or guardians about class expectations, schedules, performances and program updates.
Collaborate with Family Programs staff and other instructors to provide high-quality programs that meet community needs.
Communicate and reinforce program policies, class expectations and safety guidelines positively and respectfully.
Ensure the dance space is safe, clean and organized before, during and after each class.
Model the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Complete required Child Abuse Prevention and Risk Management training and follow YMCA policies on appropriate boundaries with children.
Monitor participants and the program environment, and report suspicious or inappropriate behavior or policy violations to a supervisor.
Follow mandated reporting requirements and YMCA child-safety and protection procedures.