Dance Instructor - Spurlino Family YMCA

Description

Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, the Dance Instructor will provide guided instruction in the areas of dance movement for youth participants. This position requires experience teaching and leading children, and the ability instruct classes that are age appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instruct dance classes following the existing dance curriculum provided for each age group and level of dance.
Be proficient at ballet, tap and jazz, other genres of dance are a plus.
Creates and fosters a positive class environment that is safe and fun for participants.
Ability to communicate with students in an educational and motivational manner.
Be able to interact and communicate effectively with parent(s).
Create and maintain organization in a classroom setting.
Maintain a roster of attendance and participant notes.
Requirements

Education/ Experience Required:

High school Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum of one (1) year experience teaching dance to children.
A minimum of (1) year experience working with children.
Excellent communication skills
Certifications/Trainings Required:

Must obtain within 30 days of employment and maintain current certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED
Maintain other required certifications as stated in the training matrix.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job including, but not limited to:

Ability to plan, lead, and participate in classes and activities.
Ability to verbally and physically communicate program content
Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including, but not limited to, leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
Ability to lift equipment and perform all physical aspects of the position, including, but not limited to, leading class, walking, standing, bending, lifting, and reaching.
Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Ability to lift and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity/dampness, heat and cold.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This position requires reliable transportation and willing to travel, if needed.
This position may require availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.