Dance Program Specialist – Youth & Community Engagement

Ymca; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan

Learning and development workshops

Career advancement opportunities

Staff Discounts on Programs & Services

Job summary

Walnut YMCA Family Location is seeking a Program Specialist focused on Dance to develop and implement dance programs for youth and teens. The role involves creating diverse curricula across ballet, jazz, hip-hop, modern, and contemporary styles, while updating content with current trends and best practices.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years of dance instruction or performance experience and strong interpersonal skills to serve a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.
• Previous experience as a dance instructor or performer (2-3 years preferred).
• Experience teaching various styles of dance (e.g., ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary).
• Strong understanding of dance techniques, choreography, and performance practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, and implement dance programs that cater to a wide range of ages and skill levels.
• Create dance curricula and lesson plans, incorporating different dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, modern, and contemporary.
• Continuously update and adapt the program to include new trends, techniques, and best practices in dance education.

Skills

Dance instruction

Interpersonal communication

Dance styles

Job description

Walnut YMCA Family Location is seeking a Program Specialist focused on Dance to develop and implement dance programs for youth and teens. The role involves creating diverse curricula across ballet, jazz, hip-hop, modern, and contemporary styles, while updating content with current trends and best practices.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years of dance instruction or performance experience and strong interpersonal skills to serve a diverse community.