HIP HOP DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Under the direction of the Senior Program Director and Performing Arts Coordinator, this position will carry the primary responsibility for instructing classes of the highest quality and safety possible.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To instruct classes of the highest quality and administer feedback from members to Supervisor(s).
• The incumbent must have an understanding of the program offered by the School of Performing Arts in order to give appropriate response to member questions.
• The incumbent must understand the relationship of the parents and participants for the success of the overall program.

Available hours are Monday and Friday 4-6pm and Saturdays from 11am-12pm.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Have a minimum of 1 year dance experience.

• Maintain certifications or become certified in CPR, First Aid and AED.
• Have the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

• Be dependable and reliable.

• Availability to work hours commensurate with the needs of the program.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. Ability to administer first aid.
• Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.
• Ability to dance, stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: LEADER

Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Y’s mission and values into the organization’s vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerism ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a culture of philanthropy.

Collaboration: Advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates complex political and social circles with ease. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively.

Operational Effectiveness: Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives.

Personal Growth: Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

PHILANTHROPY:

All YMCA staff are accountable for understanding the organization’s charitable status and mission to assure access for all through active participation in fundraising and philanthropy efforts.

• Work with the Development Team, HR and key philanthropy volunteers to increase your understanding and skill set.
• Build strategic relationships with members for year-round member cultivation to increase the number of member campaign volunteers and donors.
• Assist in achieving your department annual support campaign goal by directly and personally participating in campaign efforts and ongoing fundraising by identifying new volunteers and potential new donors.