Youth Dance Instructor

Philaymca; Hatboro (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Willow Grove YMCA in Hatboro, PA is seeking a Youth Dance Instructor with strong training to guide students through progressive dance programs and competitive pathways. You will provide instruction, support, and safe supervision to participants during class.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, upholding YMCA rules, arriving early, coordinating with staff, and reinforcing YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility throughout the program.

Qualifications

• Some college or equivalent.
• 3-5 years in Dance training.
• Ability to work with others with a positive coaching style.
• Ability to sustain concentration and attention.
• Ability to spot participants during skills with understanding of athlete development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct YMCA Sports Program instruction per standards.
• Ensure adherence to progressive or competitive standards and quality.
• Provide a safe learning environment for the curriculum.
• Encourage staff and students to enjoy YMCA.
• Reinforce the YMCA values through example and recognition.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes early and inform supervisor at least 24 hours prior of conflicts.
• Ensure participants exit and the facility is left clean and orderly.
• Participate as part of the YMCA staff team.
• Provide excellent service to members and participants.
• Communicate YMCA rules and be accessible and identifiable.
• Manage participant behavior with supervision and parents.
• Complete timely incident reports to the director/supervisor.
• Follow schedule and knowledge of specialized sport skills to implement lessons.
• Follow positive support techniques to develop gymnast’s skills.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Dance training

Team player

Concentration

Spotting skills

Education

Some college or equivalent

Job description

Willow Grove YMCA, 3300 Davisville Road, Hatboro, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Posted Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Job Description

The Youth Dance Instructor is expected to have a high degree of knowledge and formal training in Dance. Provide support and encouragement to assist students in learning the specific progressive or competitive program. Provide appropriate level of officiating for the age and experience of the participants in the progressive or competitive sports program. Ensure safety and cleanliness of the program area and adherence to all YMCA safety standards and rules.

What is needed for this job

• S o me college or equivalent
• 3-5 years in Dance training
• A b ility to work with and be sensitive to others while always portraying a positive style of coaching
• A b ility to perform activities which require sustained concentration and attention
• Ability to physically assist (spot) the program participant through skills with a clear understanding of developing the athlete

The responsibilities we will trust you with

• Conduct YMCA Sports Program instruction in accordance with YMCA program standards.
• Ensure adherence to YMCA progressive or competitive standards and quality.
• Provide a safe environment that allows members and participants to learn the YMCA sports curriculum.
• Encourage and support staff and students to provide an enjoyable YMCA.
• Reinforce the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through example and recognition of participant displays of character.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before scheduled class session to be prepared with the equipment set up and ready to begin at the scheduled start time. Be reliable and inform supervisor of any conflicts at least 24 hours before the work day of any issues or items required.
• Ensure that all participants have exited the facility and that the facility is left clean and orderly.
• Participate as a part of the YMCA staff team in providing a safe and enjoyable environment.
• Provide excellent service to members and participants.
• Communicate all YMCA rules and ensure that you are accessible and identifiable.
• Manage participant behavior using collaborative approach with supervision and parents.
• Complete timely reports of incidents to the director/supervisor, complaints or compliments of the program.
• Follow detailed schedule provided by the leader/supervisor and have the knowledge and understanding of the Specialized sport skills required to implement the lesson plans.
• Follow approved positive support techniques to develop and refine gymnast’s skills.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.