Ballet Instructor (Dodge YMCA)

About the role

The YMCA of Greater New York empowers youth, improves health, and strengthens community. Founded in 1852, the Y serves over half a million New Yorkers across 24 branches. The Dodge YMCA seeks a Ballet Instructor to provide academic enhancement and enrichment in the Y Afterschool program, including Holiday Camps, ensuring a safe, positive environment and delivering age‑appropriate ballet instruction for school‑age children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of participants by providing appropriate supervision at all times.
• Plan and implement meaningful, age‑appropriate activities and special events that are exciting, challenging, and value‑based.
• Teach participants the fundamentals of Ballet, including activities that build skill and confidence.
• Coordinate and present a culminating performance at the end of the program cycle, if applicable.
• Work cooperatively with Afterschool Counselors, professional staff, teachers, and other program and school staff.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.
• Create and maintain a strength‑based, youth‑focused atmosphere sensitive to participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (sign‑in/sign‑out forms, attendance sheets, behavior reports, incident reports).
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Work with the Site Director to secure and maintain equipment or supplies needed for program activities.
• Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Y Afterschool Program to participants and caregivers.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and areas for growth.
• Prepare the learning environment, lessons, and necessary supplies for program activities.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college credits preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth, specifically planning Ballet activities.
• Formal certification in Ballet required.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfort working with diverse youth and adults.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers retirement benefits, medical coverage, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more. Benefit eligibility is determined by employment status (full‑time or part‑time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

Pay

$17.00 - $32.00 Hourly