Dance Instructor

• Follow/Implement our Association Quality Standards and 9 Dimensions of Well Being into Youth Programming and Staff Development.
• Participate in annual dance recitals, dance performances, Y Arts Week events and other YMCA events as assigned.
• Create class lesson plans with a natural progression that relate to the abilities and ages of the classes being taught as well as reflect YMCA dance curricula and YMCA core values.
• Choreograph dances for end of year performances.
• Effectively lead virtual arts classes, to include but not limited to Facebook Live, Zoom webinars, Arts Camps and additional social media formats.
• Effectively communicate program information and student progress as needed.
• Monitor student attendance and development in all dance classes. Report back to Arts Director frequently around class updates, staff development and member experience.
• Attend branch and association dance staff trainings and meetings as required.

• 5 years of formal dance training or comparable experience (preferred).
• 1-2 years of experience as a dance teacher and/or teaching assistant.
• Preferred: Experience teaching classes, pre-school through adult, beginning through intermediate levels.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations
• Possess the knowledge and skills to teach beginning and intermediate level dance classes.
• Demonstrated ability to choreograph beginning and intermediate level pieces for dance recitals.
• First-hand knowledge of performance and dance production.
• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Preferred: Knowledge of safety procedures and dance and office equipment set-up.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (preferred).
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Classes:Beginner to Advanced; Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, and Jazz

Wages:$15.74 to $17.74 per hour, depending on qualifications

Shift:Saturday and Sunday Mornings, 9am-2pm

Hours:Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location:Tom Taylor Family YMCA , Gig Harbor, WA

Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities
• Optional Virtual Teladoc, Dental and Vision Benefits
• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs and merchandise
• Mobile carrier plan discount (22% AT&T, 21% T-Mobile, and 19% Verizon Wireless).

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team!To apply visit our website atwww.ymcapkc.org.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.