Movement, Dance & Music Programs Lead

Metro YMCAs; Livingston, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

West Essex YMCA seeks a hands-on Program Coordinator for Movement, Dance, and Music who will design curriculum, teach classes, and grow participation across ages. The role centers on leading studio-based instruction, mentoring part-time instructors, and coordinating showcases and community events within YMCA guidelines.

The coordinator will create engaging, progressive experiences that build confidence, creativity, coordination, and self-expression while collaborating with marketing and program

Qualifications

• Experience developing progressive curriculum for movement, dance, and music.
• Ability to plan and deliver age-appropriate classes.
• Experience coordinating instructors and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly movement, dance, and music classes with clear goals and safe practices.
• Develop session plans with warm-ups, skills, and cooldowns for varied ages.
• Lead programs like kids’ yoga, tumbling basics, and age-appropriate dance.
• Incorporate ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary styles with progression.
• Coordinate seasonal showcases, costumes, rehearsals, and performances.
• Track enrollment, attendance, and progress; communicate with families.

Skills

Curriculum development

Dance instruction

Music education

Youth programming

Studio management

Teacher mentorship

Tools

Registration software

Job description

West Essex YMCA seeks a hands-on Program Coordinator for Movement, Dance, and Music who will design curriculum, teach classes, and grow participation across ages. The role centers on leading studio-based instruction, mentoring part-time instructors, and coordinating showcases and community events within YMCA guidelines.

The coordinator will create engaging, progressive experiences that build confidence, creativity, coordination, and self-expression while collaborating with marketing and program