Dance Instructor

YMCA of Southwest Florida•Bradenton, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Program Director, the Specialty Program Instructor teaches the specialty class/program. The instructor is responsible for planning, organizing, and documenting each lesson. The instructor organizes, plans, and executes all activities for enrolled children. They prepare for special program presentations, monitor the area at all times to ensure safety, and immediately make changes as necessary. The instructor provides a positive environment for all participants, and actively encourages participation to ensure growth and development. They exemplify appropriate behavior and are a role model for participants; actively listen to all children and show patience, understanding, and respect for others. The instructor instructs and guides participants through the rules of the program and ensures adherence; disciplines children within established guidelines of the YMCA and parent, and only when appropriate. They exercise effective problem solving techniques, tackle issues directly and make timely decisions based upon logical conclusions of factual information. Ensures that the Association provides its services with sensitivity to the cultural differences that are present among the Association’s employees, clients, members, and volunteers. Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Program Director, and fills out all applicable and necessary reports. Records daily attendance and maintains accurate and complete records. Ensures the classroom is neat, orderly and free of all safety impediments. Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships between participants, and is pro-active creating an environment of cooperation, friendliness, and helpfulness towards staff and customers. Develops and maintains age-appropriate activities. Ensures all necessary supplies are on hand and well maintained at all times. Attends scheduled staff meetings. Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department. All other duties as required and necessary.

Requirements

Prior experience with specialty program offering
Prior experience working with children
Enthusiasm for the arts and children
Ability to adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
Able to maintain confidentiality
Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening
Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
CPR and First Aid Certifications required
Completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens Training
Completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class
Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor

Responsibilities

Organizes, plans, and executes all activities for enrolled children.
Prepare for special program presentations.
Monitors the area at all times to ensure safety, and immediately makes changes as necessary.
Provides a positive environment for all participants, and actively encourages participation to ensure growth and development.
Exemplifies appropriate behavior and is a role model for participants; actively listens to all children and shows patience, understanding, and respect for others.
Instructs and guides participants through the rules of the program and ensures adherence; disciplines children within established guidelines of the YMCA and parent, and only when appropriate.
Exercises effective problem solving techniques, tackles issues directly and makes timely decisions based upon logical conclusions of factual information.
Ensures that the Association provides its services with sensitivity to the cultural differences that are present among the Association’s employees, clients, members, and volunteers.
Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Program Director, and fills out all applicable and necessary reports.
Records daily attendance and maintains accurate and complete records.
Ensures the classroom is neat, orderly and free of all safety impediments.
Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships between participants, and is pro-active creating an environment of cooperation, friendliness, and helpfulness towards staff and customers.
Develops and maintains age-appropriate activities.
Ensures all necessary supplies are on hand and well maintained at all times.
Attend scheduled staff meetings.
Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.
All other duties as required and necessary.