Youth Dance Instructor

Responsibilities

• Congduct YMCA Sports Program instruction in accordance with YMCA program standards.
• Ensure adherence to YMCA progressive or competitive standards and quality.
• Provide a safe environment that allows members and participants to learn the YMCA sports curriculum.
• Encourage and support staff and students to provide an enjoyable YMCA.
• Reinforce the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through example and recognition of participant displays of character.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before scheduled class session to be prepared with the equipment set up and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.
• Be reliable and inform supervisor of any conflicts at least 24 hours before the work day of any issues or items required.
• Ensure that all participants have exited the facility and that the facility is left clean and orderly.
• Participate as a part of the YMCA staff team in providing a safe and enjoyable environment.
• Provide excellent service to members and participants.
• Communicate all YMCA rules and ensure that you are accessible and identifiable.
• Manage participant behavior using collaborative approach with supervision and parents.
• Complete timely reports of incidents to the director/supervisor, complaints or compliments of the program.
• Follow detailed schedule provided by the leader/supervisor and have the knowledge and understanding of the Specialized sport skills required to implement the lesson plans.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Some college or equivalent
• 3-5 years in Dance training
• Ability to work with and be sensitive to others while always portraying a positive style of coaching
• Ability to perform activities which require sustained concentration and attention
• Ability to physically assist (spot) the program participant through skills with a clear understanding of developing the athlete