Theater Instructor

About the role

To plan, organize, and deliver value-driven skill development programs to participants in accordance with YMCA goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Leads music and theater classes for ages 1-18, teaching acting, dance, music, and performance skills while building confidence and creativity.
• Requires experience in the performing arts and mentoring young performers.
• Plans, organizes and leads specific activities, routines and/or games for all participants.
• Led with enthusiasm and positive motivation in program.
• Organizes and maintains program records including, but not limited to: attendance records, rosters, etc.
• Manages all equipment.
• Maintains a clean and risk-free environment.
• Communicates effectively and timely with program participants and parents.
• Ensures all children are picked up by a parent.
• Promotes other YMCA programs by handing out brochures, answering questions, or referral to appropriate person.
• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5 years of advanced experience in specialized skill.
• Minimum of 4 years teaching specialized skill.
• Training and qualifications in the specialized instruction area.
• Demonstrate advance knowledge of specialized skill.
• Able to effectively use technology for programmatic needs.
• Obtain and maintain all new hires certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in classes and activities.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees.
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day).
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University.
• Career development and paid training.
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00.