Dance Instructor

Job Details:

Job Location:

OLD BRIDGE FAMILY YMCA - OLD BRIDGE, NJ, Position Type:
Part Time, Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00

Hourly, Travel Percentage:
None, Job Shift: Day, This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Dance Program Instructor at The YMCA of the Jersey Shore intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

Under the direct supervision of the Youth and Family Program Coordinator, the Dance Instructor is responsible for implementing dance programs and teaching a variety of in-person dance classes for preschool, youth and teens. Proven experience as a dance instructor in the specific disciplines of ballet and hip hop is strongly desired. A high energy, customer-focused instructor will conduct group dance classes throughout the week and help students reach their personal dance goals through various means.

The Dance Instructor will carry out dance program curriculum, promoting skill development, good sportsmanship, healthy living and a passion for dance participation.

• Must always be on time and ready for your scheduled shift, which includes but is not limited to adhering to the established branch and department dress code.
• Demonstrate YMCA core character values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring in all interactions with employees, members, staff and others; commit to ongoing professional development.
• Help to implement the activities scheduled in an appropriate manner, meeting the needs of the children physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
• Provide careful, attentive care and is alert at all times.
• Maintain a clean environment and routinely follow our cleaning procedures.
• Exercise sound judgment in relationship to member safety & injuries. Follow all emergency procedures.
• Visually inspect work area and equipment for safety and risk, report to supervisor in writing any problems. Responsible for filling out accident/incident reports and getting these reports to the Youth and Family Program Coordinator. Additionally, immediately report any unsafe or suspicious activity directly to Youth and Family Program Coordinator or Director on Duty.
• Embrace and adhere to service excellence standards; provide outstanding service to your customers and constituents.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess professional training in a rigorous dance program or extensive professional performance credits
• Have experience working with children and implementing effective dance instruction
• Plan lessons for classes of 5-15 students in various dance styles
• Develop dance choreographies and define curriculum to drive student success
• Evaluate student performance, strengths, and weaknesses and provide recommendations and learning strategies to facilitate growth
• Incorporate a variety of dance styles and choreographies to aid students in improving technique, form, posture, and stamina
• Must possess oral and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both adults and children.
• First Aid, CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire date