Dance Instructor

Arch Amenities Group•Village of Skaneateles, NY

13h

About The Position

The Dance Instructor provides quality fitness programs designed to meet the needs of members, residents, or guests. The instructor creates a safe and healthy exercise environment, prepares and leads classes, motivates participants, shares educational information, and keeps current on safety and fitness trends. The role also includes maintaining class areas, reporting facility or equipment issues, attending meetings and professional training, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience with dance instruction.
Educational background in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Health Education, or a related field.
Valid CPR certification.
Valid Standard First Aid certification.
Excellent written and oral communication skills to work positively with different populations, in groups and individually.
Well-organized and prepared to teach classes.
Excellent physical condition to teach group exercise.
Ability to think independently and develop routines for specific exercise classes.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and practice discernment.
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury.
Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk.

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe and healthy environment for exercising.
Arrive before scheduled classes to greet participants, answer questions, and address concerns.
Dress appropriately for teaching exercise classes.
Arrive prepared, with music cued and routines planned.
Learn the names of participants who attend classes.
Share educational information with class participants.
Teach classes with energy and enthusiasm and motivate participants.
Identify new participants and share basic exercise information with them.
Keep up to date on safety and fitness trends.
Report equipment or facility problems to the management team.
Begin and end all classes on time.
Ensure class areas are clean and set according to procedures.
Attend scheduled meetings.
Attend or schedule professional training.
Perform other duties as assigned.