Dance/Tumbling Instructor (5231)
About The Position
The Dance/Tumbling Instructor supports the YMCA’s youth development work by creating positive, nurturing relationships with children and building cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers, staff, and community partners. The instructor promotes each child’s potential, supports peer connections, provides direction in the classroom, and teaches curriculum focused on mastering specific skills. The role aims to provide children and families with a quality program experience that builds achievement, belonging, and positive relationships. The instructor plans and leads classes around a specific topic and skill mastery, with an exposition or showcase at the end of the session. The role requires close visual supervision of assigned children, positive behavior guidance, adherence to safety and cleanliness standards, and compliance with YMCA policies and applicable regulations. The position is part-time, up to 29 hours, with an after-school shift at the Southeast Rio Vista Family YMCA in Maywood, California. Work takes place indoors and outdoors throughout the year and includes water-related activities.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Be able to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities around a specific area of focus.
- Demonstrate strong character values, including respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring.
- Have strong communication skills and emotional maturity.
- Obtain current approved First Aid and Adult, Infant, and Child CPR certifications within 60 days of hire.
- Complete child abuse prevention training before the first day in the program.
- Have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Be able to plan, lead, and participate in activities and lift 30–35 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Completed semester units in child development, human services, or a related field, based on the topic to be taught.
- Previous experience working with school-age children in a group setting.
- Previous experience with diverse populations.
- Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
- Y-USA Leader Certification.
Responsibilities
- Nurture children through purposeful programming that builds achievement and belonging and supports relationships among youth and within families.
- Maintain close visual supervision of assigned children and follow ratios established for the program or class.
- Help children manage behavior through positive, proactive strategies, redirection, and constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences.
- Support inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act where appropriate.
- Plan and implement classes focused on a specific topic and skill mastery, culminating in an end-of-session exposition or showcase.
- Follow program standards for safety and cleanliness, maintain the site and equipment, and keep required program records.
- Cultivate positive relationships and communicate effectively with parents; engage parents as volunteers and connect them to the YMCA.
- Attend and participate in family events, program activities, staff meetings, and trainings as needed.
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures for medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, emergencies, safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
- Follow reporting procedures and respond proactively to situations to maintain a safe environment.
- Comply with current federal, state, and local regulations and YMCA policies and procedures.
- Maintain positive relationships with parents, YMCA team members, and community partners, modeling relationship-building skills including Listen First.
- Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character and YMCA Core Values in dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff.
- Develop competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
