Youth Tumbling and Dance Instructor

NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY YMCA, INC. • New Canaan, CT

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About The Position

To teach youth (up to age 9) tumbling, movement and dance classes at the YMCA with emphasis on fun, safety, and fundamentals of the sport.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Previous experience working with children and gymnastics experience (as an instructor or participant).
• Should possess great class management skills while being patient, kind, energetic, responsive, and engaging.
• Should have the ability to create and adapt lesson plans for varying ages.
• Must be comfortable with instructing caregiver/child classes (ages 1-3) as well as instructing and supervising child-only classes (ages 3-9)
• Recognize any safety concerns regarding the use of the equipment.
• Must be able to work reliably and independently with a willingness to sing and give clear directions to parents and children.

Responsibilities

• Be willing to take safety certification and other courses designated by Director.
• Teach classes as scheduled by supervisor.
• To be a role model for the gymnastics and movement participants while demonstrating the YMCA Four Core Values of Honesty, Responsibility, Respect, and Caring.
• Take an active and playful approach in implementing age-appropriate curriculum incorporating skills, songs, games, and movement activities.
• Develop daily lesson plans for each class. Note: Plans must be approved by Director.
• Supervise & instruct class participants during class.
• Plan and assist with any open gyms, or special events as scheduled by supervisor.
• Inventory equipment daily for any safety concerns.
• Report any accidents or incidents to supervisor as they occur.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as designated by the supervisor.
• Job Description may be changed at any time by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed