Dance Instructor

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on child care

Discounts on summer camp programs

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a DanceInstructor/Kid Zone Team Member for West Philadelphia YMCA. The role involves delivering sports program instruction, ensuring safety, and upholding YMCA standards while supporting students through progressive activities.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of specialized sport experience, strong coaching communication, and the ability to maintain focus and provide safe physical guidance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years specialized sport experience.
• Ability to work with and be sensitive to others while maintaining a positive coaching style.
• Ability to perform activities requiring sustained concentration and attention.
• Ability to physically assist participants through skills with clear development understanding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct YMCA Sports Program instruction in accordance with program standards.
• Ensure adherence to progressive or competitive standards and quality.
• Provide a safe environment for learning YMCA sports curriculum.
• Encourage and support staff and students to ensure an enjoyable YMCA experience.
• Reinforce YMCA values through example and recognition of participant behavior.
• Arrive early to prepare equipment and be ready at start time; inform supervisor of conflicts 24 hours prior.
• Ensure participants exit safely and facility is left clean and orderly.
• Participate as part of YMCA staff to provide a safe, enjoyable environment.
• Provide excellent service to members and participants.
• Communicate YMCA rules and maintain accessibility and visibility.
• Manage participant behavior with a collaborative approach and parental involvement.
• Submit timely incident reports to director/supervisor and log feedback.
• Follow leader-provided schedules and understand required specialized sport skills.
• Apply approved positive support techniques to develop gymnast skills.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Specialized sport experience

Coaching communication

Concentration and focus

Spotting and physical support

Education

Some college or equivalent

Job description

West Philadelphia YMCA, 5120 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The DanceInstructor is expected to have a high degree of knowledge and a high level of formal training in, e.g., Martial Arts, Gymnastics, Synchronized swimming, Dance, Golf, Tennis, Birthday Parties etc. Provide support and encouragement to assist students in learning the specific progressive or competitive program. Provide appropriate level of officiating for the age and experience of the participants in the progressive or competitive sports program. Ensure safety and cleanliness of the program area and adherence to all YMCA safety standards and rules.

Some rewards for joining our team:

Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!

Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs

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What is needed for this job as our Kid Zone Team Member:

• S o me college or equivalent
• 3-5 years Specialized sport experience
• A b ility to work with and be sensitive to others while always portraying a positive style of coaching
• A b ility to perform activities which require sustained concentration and attention
• Ability to physically assist (spot) the program participant through skills with a clear understanding of developing the athlete

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Conduct YMCA Sports Program instruction in accordance with YMCA program standards
• E n sure adherence to YMCA progressive or competitive standards and quality
• P rovide a safe environment that allows members and participants to learn the YMCA sports curriculum
• E n courage and support staff and students to provide an enjoyable YMCA
• R einforce the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through example and recognition of participant displays of character
• A rrive at least 15 minutes before scheduled class session to be prepared with the equipment set up and ready to begin at the scheduled start time Be reliable and inform supervisor of any conflicts at least 24 hours before the work day of any issues or items required
• Ensure that all participants have exited the facility and that the facility is left clean and orderly
• Pa rticipate as a part of the YMCA staff team in providing a safe and enjoyable environment
• P rovide excellent service to members and participants
• Communicate all YMCA rules and ensure that you are accessible and identifiable
• Manage participant behavior using collaborative approach with supervision and parents
• Complete timely reports of incidents to the director/supervisor, complaints or compliments of the program
• Follow detailed schedule provided by the leader/supervisor and have the knowledge and understanding of the Specialized sport skills required to implement the lesson plans
• Follow approved positive support techniques to develop and refine gymnast’s skills
• A ttend staff meetings and trainings as required

What you can expect:

Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations

Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA

Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

Great members to work with every day!

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you!

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.

West Philadelphia YMCA, 5120 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America