Dance Instructor - Trumbull YMCA

Central Connecticut Coast YMCA; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a passionate Dance Instructor to lead advanced classes and inspire students through various dance styles. This role is pivotal in creating a welcoming and nurturing environment while ensuring the well-being of each participant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dance instruction, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage students effectively. Join a community-focused organization that values caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and contribute to meaningful dance experiences that enrich the lives of participants. If you're ready to make a difference through dance, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of dance teaching experience required.
• Must possess CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and adapt teaching methods for various students.
• Monitor student performance and set achievable goals.

Skills

Dance Instruction

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Lesson Planning

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CPR Certification

AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Dance Instructor provides a professional dance experience leading advanced classes and demonstrating a strong technique in various dance styles for students to replicate. The Dance Instructor assures the well-being for each participant while using YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training. This results in a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in relationships with colleagues, members, volunteers, vendors and guests.
• Prepare effective lesson plans and teaching methods that can be adaptive to a variety of students to keep dancers motivated and engaged.
• Monitor students’ performance level and create achievable goals to be reached over a period of time.
• Interact with parents in a positive and professional manner, when necessary, to update families on class and event schedule changes, makeup class information, upcoming dance events, performances, and/or new programs.
• Select appropriate music and playlists that best reflect the age range, dance style, and genre being taught.
• Follow proper opening and closing procedures of the dance studio before and after class, including taking weekly attendance, relaying all important announcements and information to each student before class, turning off sounds system, and returning all equipment that may be used during class to their designated space.
• Assist and manage special dance events such as workshops, clinics, camps, dress rehearsals, class costume days, holiday shows, community performances and/or other outreach or promotional events pertaining to the dance program.
• Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures, and those for the prevention of child abuse.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• All other duties that may be assigned.

• Minimum 2 years of previous dance teaching or related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required.
• Must be able to work independently without supervision of another instructor.
• Possess a varied and successful record in teaching dance.
• Must be detail-oriented, confidentiality-conscious, and organized.
• Willingness to seek advanced training and added responsibilities.
• Able to apply common sense and understanding to carry out position responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are critical to the success of this position.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and handle multiple demands simultaneously with minimal direction.
• Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service, decision-making, problem solving, team focus, critical thinking, and personal leadership skills.
• Knowledge of nonprofit and/or YMCA operations.
• Possess a general knowledge and understanding of the YMCA, its goals, and its mission.
• Able to work a flexible work schedule if needed with advanced notice.