Part-Time Dance Instructor — Inspire Youth & Technique

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA Membership

Flexible scheduling

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a part-time Dance Instructor at Mel Korum Family YMCA in Puyallup, WA. The role involves leading dance classes, developing age-appropriate lesson plans, and contributing to recitals and events.

You will communicate student progress to families and staff, ensure a safe and engaging environment, and complete required trainings and background checks. This position offers diverse programming and part-time scheduling around school activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 or older.
• 5+ years of formal dance training or comparable experience (preferred).
• 1-2 years of experience as a Dance teacher and/or teaching assistant (preferred).
• Positive attitude and experience with varying ages and diverse populations.
• Ability to teach preschool and beginning-level dance classes; multiple disciplines preferred.
• Must pass Background and Reference checks per WA State Fair Chance Act.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive environment.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day and other required trainings.

Responsibilities

• Lead dance technique classes and demonstrate positive dance principles.
• Create lesson plans with progression aligned to class ages and YMCA curricula.
• Choreograph and contribute to annual recitals and events.
• Communicate progress to youth/arts director and members at each session.
• Attend staff trainings and meetings; support center events.

Skills

Dance

Teaching

Communication

Class planning

Education

Minimum age 16

Dance training 5+ years

Tools

Background checks

Job description

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a part-time Dance Instructor at Mel Korum Family YMCA in Puyallup, WA. The role involves leading dance classes, developing age-appropriate lesson plans, and contributing to recitals and events.

You will communicate student progress to families and staff, ensure a safe and engaging environment, and complete required trainings and background checks. This position offers diverse programming and part-time scheduling around school activities.