Dance Instructor - Pickaway YMCA

YMCA of Central Ohio; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community program as a dance and baton instructor, where you will inspire and nurture young talent in the arts. This role offers a unique opportunity to teach various dance styles including ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop, all while fostering a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children, a strong background in dance, and the ability to engage with diverse groups. Be part of a team that values creativity, confidence, and community involvement, and help shape the future of aspiring artists in a fun and enriching setting.

Qualifications

• Passion for nurturing youth and supporting healthy living.
• Ability to relate to diverse community groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide dance and baton instruction in a positive environment.
• Work evenings and participate in performances and rehearsals.

Skills

Ballet

Tap

Jazz

Contemporary

Hip Hop

Baton

Teaching Skills

Child Interaction

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Entering our 33rd season, the YMCA Creative Arts Center is a unique program in Pickaway County that offers dance, baton, art, and theatre instruction to the community. We are seeking a talented dance and/or baton instructor to join our staff for the 2023-2024 season.

We provide exceptional instruction in a positive and confidence-building environment, with a focus on technique, friendship, and success in extracurricular activities.

The right candidate will have:

• previous experience in the styles of ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and/or baton
• previous teaching experience preferred, but not required
• good references
• the ability to work well with children
• Must be available evenings. Our instructors also work three performances per season and occasional weekend rehearsals.
• Additional teaching opportunities may be available

QUALIFICATIONS:

Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people, and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.

Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification must be obtained within the first 60 days.

Must be at least 16 years old and have experience participating in the area of instruction; previous experience instructing preferred.

• Previous Baton Experience Required