Hip-Hop Dance Instructor (Dodge YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 44 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Résumé du poste

The YMCA of Greater New York is hiring a part-time Hip-Hop Dance Instructor for the Y Afterschool program in Brooklyn. You will provide age-appropriate Hip-Hop instruction, ensuring a safe, supportive environment for school-age children and facilitating learning, interaction, and personal growth.

You will plan lessons, maintain supplies, and work with site staff to deliver meaningful activities, while adhering to health and funder standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of experience with youth and planning Hip-Hop Dance activities.
• Formal certification in Hip-Hop Dance required.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsabilités

• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of participants with supervision at all times.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate, engaging activities and events.
• Teach fundamentals of Hip-Hop Dance to all age groups in the program.
• Coordinate and present a culminating performance at end of cycle, if applicable.
• Collaborate with Afterschool Counselors and staff across programs.

Connaissances

Hip-Hop Dance instruction

Youth program coordination

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Part-Time / Regular

$17.00 - $32.00 Hourly

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 Dodge YMCA is seeking a Hip-Hop Dance Instructor who will play a critical role in providing academic enhancement and enrichment in the Y Afterschool program, including Holiday Camps. They will be responsible for providing a safe and positive environment for school-age children and for providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic or personal growth. Specifically, the Instructor will prepare and deliver age-appropriate Hip-Hop Dance instruction for all grades in the Y Afterschool program.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times.


• Plan and implement meaningful activities and special events that are age-appropriate, exciting, challenging, and value-based.


• Teach participants the fundamentals of Hip-Hop Dance, including activities that build their level of skill and confidence.


• Coordinate and present a culminating performance at the end of the program cycle, if applicable.


• Work cooperatively with Afterschool Counselors, professional staff, teachers, and other program and school staff.


• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.


• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.


• Maintain accurate program documentation (sign-in/sign-out forms, attendance sheets, behavior reports, and incident reports, as appropriate).


• Serve as a positive role model for participants.


• Work with the Site Director to secure and maintain all equipment or supplies needed for the program activities.


• Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Y Afterschool Program to participants and caregivers.


• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians and caregivers through regular communication about their child’s strengths and areas for growth.


• Prepare the learning environment, lessons, and necessary supplies for the program activities.


• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.


• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.

Desired Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. College credits preferred.


• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth, specifically working with children and planning Hip-Hop Dance activities.


• Formal certification in Hip-Hop Dance required.


• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults.

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 (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

Location

Dodge YMCA, Brooklyn, NY

Employment Type

Part-Time / Regular

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