Guitar Instructor; East Communities

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As a Guitar Instructor, you’ll guide students through engaging lessons that build foundational skills, musical confidence, and self-expression. Each week, you’ll watch students progress from simple chords to full songs while developing creativity, focus, and a love for music. You’ll create a supportive and encouraging environment where students feel comfortable learning, practicing, and discovering the joy of making music.

• Develop customized guitar lesson plans tailored to the goals and skill levels of individual students, including adults.
• Provide personalized instruction in guitar technique, music theory, and performance skills to help students achieve their musical aspirations.
• Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students feel encouraged to explore, experiment, and grow as musicians.
• Foster positive relationships with students, offering guidance, feedback, and encouragement to support their musical journey.
• Collaborate with YMCA colleagues to organize performances, recitals, and other musical events that showcase student achievements and foster a sense of community.
• Lead by example in promoting the YMCA's mission, vision, and values.
• Serve as an ambassador for the organization with internal and external stakeholders.
• Be the ultimate storyteller of the YMCA's work and culture.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must have a music background.
• Instructor experience preferred.
• Proficiency in playing the guitar across various musical genres, with a strong foundation in classical, folk, rock, and jazz styles.
• Previous experience teaching guitar lessons to students of all ages and skill levels, including adults.
• Patient, compassionate, and enthusiastic approach to teaching and mentoring music students.
• Commitment to the YMCA's mission and values of community, inclusivity, and personal growth.
• Growth Mindset:
  Learn and improve to better serve members and the mission.
• Team Player:
  Work collaboratively with others and support a positive team environment.
• Communicates Effectively:
  Listen actively and communicate clearly with members and peers.
• Customer Focused:
  Anticipates needs and ensures quality, member-centered service.
• Fosters Belonging:
  Ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected, and included.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Education and Training

• Non-profit Organizations

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