Camp Dance Specialist - Seasonal

YMCA Southcoast • Swansea, MA

5d

About The Position

Responsible for creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment for campers enrolled in specialty dance camp, while supporting daily dance instruction and activities.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High School graduate or equivalent; minimum one year college preferred.
• Experience working with children in day camp setting.
• Ability to interact effectively with children and parents on a range of issues.
• Dance and dance instruction experience.
• Certified, or ability to be certified, within first 30 days of hire in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention.

Nice To Haves

• Acrobatics, Cheer, and Jazz or Hip Hop experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Design camper programs around specific camp specialties such as dance, acro, and cheer.
• Plan and schedule activities based on the abilities, and interests of campers.
• Choreograph weekly routines for camper performances at the end of the week
• Demonstrate appropriate use of equipment, proper techniques in activity participation, and articulate expected learning and achievement for satisfactory completion of activities.
• Monitor participation to ensure safety rules and requirements are followed.
• Maintain awareness of potential health and safety issues, identify hazards, and take appropriate action to resolve.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees