Dance Instructor (East Communities)

Greater Austin YMCA•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Greater Austin YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Dance Instructor to lead dance classes for children ages 4–12. The instructor teaches a variety of dance styles, develops age-appropriate routines and lesson plans, and fosters a fun, inclusive, supportive, and educational environment that encourages children’s dance skills, confidence, creativity, and love of dance. The position also includes preparing students for performances or showcases, maintaining communication with parents and guardians, following safety protocols, and representing the YMCA’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have strong knowledge of various dance styles and techniques and the ability to teach and demonstrate moves effectively.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a genuine passion for dance and working with children.
Be able to create a lively, engaging, and educational dance experience.
Hold CPR and First Aid certifications, or be willing to obtain them upon hiring.
Demonstrate a growth mindset, learn from failure, and value feedback.
Work well with others with a positive, service-oriented attitude.
Communicate effectively, listen for understanding, and speak and write effectively.
Build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
Foster inclusion and belonging and leverage people’s differences as strengths.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with young learners in a recreational or educational setting.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Teach dance classes to children ages 4–12, improving their skills, rhythm, and coordination and using routines that encourage creativity and enhance performance.
Develop and deliver enjoyable, educational lesson plans that support student engagement and progress across skill levels.
Inspire and motivate students to advance their dance skills and confidence, and promote positive participation and teamwork.
Manage classroom behavior sensitively to maintain a respectful and productive learning environment.
Prepare students for performance opportunities or showcases.
Maintain a safe environment by following safety protocols, focusing on injury prevention, and using proper warm-up techniques.
Communicate with parents and guardians about class progress and student achievements.
Represent the YMCA’s mission, vision, and values in interactions and serve as an ambassador for the YMCA.
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Share stories about the YMCA’s work and culture to engage and inspire the community.
Complete additional duties as assigned.