Dance Instructor - Valley

YMCA of The Inland Northwest • Spokane Valley, WA

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About The Position

The Dance Instructor supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This position provides leadership, instruction, and motivation for children in ballet programs, including Fairy Tale Ballet for ages 3–6, introductory ballet, and intermediate ballet for ages 7 and older. The instructor encourages skill development and enthusiasm for dance while modeling strong leadership and communication in YMCA programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong dance background and knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, and injury prevention techniques.
• At least six months of related work experience.
• Ability to respond professionally and swiftly to injuries and emergencies.
• Experience leading groups, specifically youth, and creating new exercise routines and modifications for this population.
• Complete YMCA-required trainings upon hire.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Administer dance class curriculum and maintain safe, effective, modified, and accessible routines for all children.
• Welcome staff to the facility, maintain participant attendance records, and motivate participants during programming.
• Use proper spotting techniques and ensure children attempt only skills they can perform.
• Observe participant skills, assess individual and group needs and abilities, and provide meaningful feedback on performance and progress.
• Set up and take down equipment daily, check it for safety, and report deficiencies to the director.
• Communicate with families about their child’s participation, behavior, and related topics, and connect families to the YMCA.
• Know, review, and apply safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies and procedures.
• Respond to emergencies according to YMCA protocol.

Benefits

• Free individual YMCA membership for employees working fewer than 19 hours per week, with YMCA program discounts available.
• Paid sick time accruing at one hour for every 40 hours worked.
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while the employee is on site and working.
• Flexible schedules.
• Retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution after two years of service, subject to working 1,000 or more hours in each anniversary year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED