Part-Time Dance Instructor: Teach, Choreograph & Inspire

ymcapkccareers; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership

Flexible scheduling around school

EAP and wellness program

Professional training opportunities

20% program/merchandise discount

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Dance Instructor to join our Bremerton team. You will lead classes, develop progressive lesson plans, and choreograph performances while upholding YMCA core values and delivering a quality experience to students and families.

Ideal candidates are 16+ with 5+ years of dance training and 1–2 years teaching, CPR/First Aid/AED certified, and able to pass background checks. This is a part-time role with up to 25 hours/week at Bremerton Family YMCA.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age or older.
• 5+ years of formal dance training or comparable experience.
• 1-2 years of experience as a dance teacher and/or teaching assistant.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day of employment and other required trainings.
• Pass background and reference checks as per WA state law.

Responsibilities

• Lead dance technique classes and demonstrate positive dance principles.
• Create lesson plans with progression aligned to ages and abilities, reflecting YMCA curricula.
• Choreograph dances for recitals and performances.
• Effectively communicate program information and student progress to youth/arts director and members.
• Attend staff trainings and meetings; assist with annual dance recital production and rehearsals.
• Lead volunteers and instructors to deliver high-quality programming.
• Support fundraising goals by sharing the YMCA story and engaging donors.
• Adhere to safety protocols and other assigned duties.

Skills

Dance instruction

Lesson planning

Choreography

Communication

CPR/First Aid/AED

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Dance Instructor to join our Bremerton team. You will lead classes, develop progressive lesson plans, and choreograph performances while upholding YMCA core values and delivering a quality experience to students and families.

Ideal candidates are 16+ with 5+ years of dance training and 1–2 years teaching, CPR/First Aid/AED certified, and able to pass background checks. This is a part-time role with up to 25 hours/week at Bremerton Family YMCA.