Youth Dance Instructor - Kearny Mesa

YMCA of San Diego County•San Diego, CA

2d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Dance Instructor is responsible for building positive relationships among members, participants, volunteers and staff by actively greeting and providing excellent customer service, guidance and leadership. The Instructor creates and leads dance classes in a safe, effective, and timely manner, appropriate to the level of the participants in class, to enhance the physical, mental, and spiritual health of each student. For information on Y Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org) The Youth Dance Instructor is responsible for leading engaging, developmentally appropriate ballet and tap classes for children ages 3–5. This role emphasizes creativity, structure, safety, and fun while fostering a positive first dance experience for young learners. The ideal candidate is energetic, patient, and passionate about working with young children, with experience teaching or assisting early childhood dance classes.

Requirements

Minimum of 16 years of age or older
If actively enrolled in high school, a valid school district Work Permit is required
18 years of age or older, licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications
Dance experience preferred
All job required trainings within 90 days from date of hire
Strong communication skills and the capability to work with members of all fitness levels and abilities
Knowledge of fitness principles and practical applications required
CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross American Heart Association American Safety & Health Institute
YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Responsibilities

Create a positive member experience through welcoming participants and ensuring they are actively engaged in their workout
Provide a safe workout routine by demonstrating proper form and technique, appropriate modifications, and cueing
Maintain a clean and safe workout area
Effectively utilize scheduled class time
Properly set up and breakdown class equipment in allotted timeframe
Build community through forming positive relationships through learning names, and helping members reach their Health & Wellness Goals
Adhere to the core functions of the YMCA and exemplify Y Group Exercise Class Guidelines
Ability to communicate verbally to large and small groups of members
Physical ability to lead and participate in exercise/fitness activities
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
Other duties as assigned