Dance Instructor (Prospect Park YMCA)

National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The Prospect Park YMCA in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Dance Instructor to choreograph and teach dance to children and teens, with a focus on enjoyment, confidence, and developing basic dance skills.

This role requires at least one year of dance teaching experience, a High School diploma (BFA preferred), First Aid/CPR, and strong communication with youth. Flexible hours including afternoons, evenings, weekends are expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience teaching dance to children/teens.
• Knowledge of youth development stages.
• Content expert in designated areas of dance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of all ages.
• Current First Aid / CPR certifications.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Choreograph and teach dance classes to children and teens.
• Ensure health, safety and well-being of participants during activities.
• Create age-appropriate, progressive lesson plans.
• Modify instruction to meet participant needs and skill levels.
• Record attendance and assist with program promotion.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Youth development knowledge

Dance instruction

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts (preferred)

Tools

First Aid/CPR certifications

Job description

Dance Instructor (Prospect Park YMCA)

Part-Time/Regular / $20.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Brooklyn, NY

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities. To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Prospect Park YMCA is seeking a Dance Instructor who will be responsible for choreographing and teaching dance classes to children/teens with a focus to promote the enjoyment of dance activities while improving physical competence, developing confidence, and teaching basic skill development in dance.

We are currently hiring for Dance Instructors in the following areas: Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz & etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of participants in the program, by providing close supervision of all activities in line with YMCA program standards and guidelines.
• Provide a fun, safe and positive experience for all participants and create an all-inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Create a written lesson plan for the program session that is age-appropriate and progressive, as needed.
• Teach progressive lessons and provide opportunities to demonstrate learned skills in dance.
• Modify lesson plans and instruction to meet the needs of the participants.
• Create an environment that is encouraging to all participants regardless of skill level.
• Work with the Supervisor to develop program objectives and goals for each program session.
• Work with the Supervisor to develop and lead program promotion and recruitment efforts.
• Record accurate attendance for all classes.
• Have a thorough knowledge of branch emergency procedures and take appropriate actions for emergency situations.
• Ensure the cleanliness of program space during all activities.
• Inform Supervisor on-duty regarding any incident reports that need to be filled out.
• Attend YMCA Coaching within 90 days of employment.
• Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.
• Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Desired Skills & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching dance to children/teens in a structured setting.
• Knowledge of youth development stages.
• Content expert in designated areas of dance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of all ages.
• Current First Aid / CPR certifications.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including afternoons, evening, weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits , medical, paid-time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (ie. full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

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