Dance and Gymnastics Director

Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Senior Program Director/Branch Director, the Dance Director will provide remarkable member experiences in the areas of dance by improving overall program quality. A 40-hour work week will be necessary to accomplish the assigned responsibilities.

• Staff Development:
• Recruiting, hiring, training, developing, scheduling and managing a high performing staff focused on providing exceptional service and instruction and work well as a team.
• Developing strategies to provide support and motivation to staff for the achievement of goals and retention.
• Reviewing and evaluating staff performance.
• Motivating staff and achieving goals.
• Maintaining staff retention through positive reinforcement and support.
• Documenting staff meetings/development and trainings.
• Ensuring staff certification records are current and fulfill all in-service standards.
• Program Operations:
• Communicating the mission, vision and values of the Wichita YMCA.
• Ensuring all programs comply with YMCA standards and methods of operation.
• Integrating member-service and engagement strategies into all programs to ensure positive member recruitment and retention.
• Monitoring and evaluating delivery and effectiveness of programs and continually striving to attain the highest possible level of program quality.
• Building and expanding the program enrollment and participation.
• Keeping accurate records of attendance, retention, member and non-member participation.
• Ensuring progress reports are distributed consistently to program participants.
• Being visible to staff and members.
• Responding to all member and community inquiries and concerns within 24 hours.
• Communicating program information, changes and needs in a timely manner to supervisor and branch staff.
• Providing written and verbal communication to all team parents and coaches for clear understanding of practices, travel, and YMCA team policies.
• Fiscal Management:
• Developing, monitoring and meeting or exceeding budget targets.
• Producing effective and efficient staff schedules within set payroll budget parameters.
• Strong Community Campaign:
• Providing leadership for assigned aspects of Strong Community Campaign, special events and other fund development to ensure fundraising goals are met.
• Facilities Development:
• Maintaining complete familiarity with all risk management procedures and policies.
• Maintaining program area and equipment in an orderly, clean and safe condition; reporting any irregularities to maintenance personnel.
• Keeping an up-to-date inventory on all equipment, materials and supplies.
• Other:
• Serving as a member of the branch management team, performing specific duties that support the overall success of branch operations.
• Communicating information promptly to all branch leadership and departmental staff.
• Attending applicable training and conferences to further professional development.
• All other duties as assigned.
EFFECT ON END RESULT: Providing leadership and guidance to ensure the achievement of goals and objectives of the Dance programs with high levels of participation, satisfaction and retention of members, participants and staff.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience Requirements:
• Minimum age of 21
• Minimum of one year of managing staff required
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Relevant department experience in sport
• Job Requirements:
• Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision and values
• Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire
• Complete CPR/AED, First Aid, O2, and Listen First Workshop in accordance with the Conditions of Employment
• Understand and abide by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association
• Work a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch, including evenings and weekends

Essential Functions

• Physical/Mental Requirements:
• Must be able to routinely perform the following physical activities as dictated by sport; run, jump climb, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand, walk and perform moderate physical activity for extended periods of time, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity
• Must be able to lead and coach teams and individuals and have the ability to communicate effectively; both orally and in writing
• Must possess mental alertness, problem solving and task management skills; ability to make independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment
• Must demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment and the desire to work with all ages
• Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision
• Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner
• Must work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently and lead by assigned goals, duties and deadlines
• Must present a neat and professional appearance at all times