Dance Instructor - Valley
About The Position
The Dance Instructor supports the YMCA’s work strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role provides leadership, instruction, and motivation for children in Fairy Tale Ballet for ages 3–6, introductory ballet classes, 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 programming. The instructor administers safe, effective, modified, and accessible class routines; observes and evaluates participants’ skills and needs; provides feedback; maintains attendance records; and communicates with families. The position also involves setting up and taking down equipment, checking it for safety, and applying YMCA safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention procedures.
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 in cases of injuries and emergencies.
- Experience leading groups, specifically youth, and ability to create 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 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, evaluate 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.
- Maintain ongoing dialogue with families about children’s participation, behavior, and related topics, and connect families with the YMCA.
- Review and apply safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies and procedures, and 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 at least 1,000 hours in each anniversary year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
