YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

Dance Instructor

Fitness & Sports InstructionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeRoxbury, Boston, MA, USA$34 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Previous experience working with youth and teens.
Experience in one or multiple dance forms.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Ability to coordinate movement in dance forms within the instructor's expertise.
CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are required within 90 days; the certifications are provided.
Ability to interact physically and verbally with members and staff.
Ability to cultivate relationships and communicate effectively with adults, youth, and teens.

Responsibilities

Develop and facilitate dance lessons for various age groups in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and other dance forms.
Design and implement dance instruction in various forms of dance.
Design and implement dance routines in collaboration with other instructors.
Provide participants feedback on technique.
Help participants grow their skills and confidence.
Manage classroom behavior.
Maintain a positive, safe, youth-focused environment in accordance with YMCA child-protection and youth-development best practices.
Serve as an adult role model to students.
Connect with students and parents individually and in groups.
Help youth develop Spirit, Mind, and Body.
Teach and emphasize the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Respect, Honesty, and Responsibility.
Ensure participants in class are current on the class roster.
Design and implement curriculum.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Afternoon and weekend morning availability is preferred.

Schedule: Part Time Hours

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Program Director the dance instructor will develop and facilitate dance lessons for various age groups in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, etc. The program Is growing, so hours are flexible, classes will be added based on instructor availability.

This is a part time position that will teach 5-10 hours per week based on program needs. Afternoon and weekend morning availability preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to physically and verbally interact with members and staff.
At times, be able to lift amounts up to 25 lbs.
Ability to coordinate movement in line with Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap and other forms of dance within expertise.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The general schedule of this position is Saturday midmorning to late afternoon. Additional time may be required for performances.

REQUIRED TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS:

Previous experience working with youth and teens.
Experienced in One or Multiple dance forms.
Work as an integral member of a staff team.
Ability to cultivate relationships and communicate effectively with adults, youth, and teens.
CPR/AED and First Aid certifications (provided within 90 days)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Dance Instruction:

Design and implement dance instruction in various forms of dance.
Design and implement dance routines in collaboration with other instructors.
Provide feedback to participants on technique.
Grow the skill and confidence of participants.
Manage classroom behavior.
Maintain a positive, safe and youth focused environment in accordance with YMCA child protection and youth development best practices.

YMCA Youth & Character Development:

Serve as an adult role model to all students.
Connect with students and parents on a group and individual basis.
Help youth develop a strong Spirit, Mind and Body.
Teach and emphasize the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

Ensure participants in class are current on class roster.
Design and implement curriculum.
Other duties as assigned.

About the Company

YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

The YMCA of Greater Boston runs a network of facilities and program sites that provide health and wellness programming, child care, summer camps, youth sports, teen leadership programs, workforce development, and community outreach in Massachusetts. Its programs work by offering membership-accessible activities and schedules across locations, enabling families and individuals to participate in fitness, child care, camps, sports leagues, leadership trainings, and job readiness services through on-site programs and community partnerships. The organization differentiates itself by being the largest social services provider in Massachusetts with a broad, integrated set of services focused on wellness, youth development, education, and employment in a community-based, nonprofit model. Its goal is to strengthen communities by improving health, developing young people, and expanding economic opportunity through accessible programs and support services.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40K
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Founded: 1851

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