Program Sports 174021 Program Instructor, Dance

POSITION SUMMARY:This position supports the work of the Y a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility. The Dance Instructor is responsible for planning and leading engaging safe and inclusive dance classes for youth and adults in a YMCA setting. The instructor teaches a variety of dance styles including cheerleading hip hop and modern dance while fostering creativity confidence teamwork and physical fitness. They create age-appropriate lesson plans encourage skill development and provide a positive learning environment that reflects the YMCAs core values of Caring Honesty Respect and instructor builds positive relationships with participants and families ensures participant safety and adapts instruction to meet a wide range of abilities and experience Dance/Tumbling instructor is responsible for instructing age appropriate dance and tumbling programs and branch activities. The Dance/Tumbling instructor is responsible for implementing programplans and supervising activities in the designated dance and tumbling rooms. The Dance/Tumbling instructor will incorporate YMCA Character Development values into each lesson and reinforce the Yculture. The Dance/Tumbling instructor is responsible for the keeping the designated dance and tumbling rooms clean and free from clutter recognize potential hazards communicate and eliminate hazardsrelative to program and program areas. Adheres to policies and responsibilities in the Child Abuse Prevention Plan. Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant developmentallyappropriate and consistent with YMCA values. Model relationship-building skills in all FUNCTIONS: Plan all activities in advance for each lesson/class; be prepared to be on time with propermaterial equipment and in proper attire. Incorporate YMCA Character Development values into each lesson. Maintain class & participant attendance as well as student skill accomplishment records. Keep dance/tumbling areas clean recognize potential hazards communicate and eliminatehazards relative to program and program areas. Plan and implement program activities that are culturally relevant developmentally appropriateand consistent with YMCA values. Adhere to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards. Attend staff meetings and trainings. Ensure all classes taught are in accordance with YMCA of Cleveland standards and guidelines. Follow YMCA policies and procedures including those related to medical and disciplinarysituations child abuse prevention and emergencies. Maintain positive relations with patrons and other staff. Model relationship-building skills in :Experience: Minimum of one years experience in any style of dance or tumbling program. Experience cancome from being a previous participant a coach or a certified (s) and Requirements: CPR and First Aid certification and Safety training required within 30 days of hire. Adhere to Blood borne Pathogen standards and attend annual training. Must be at least 16 years of age Nationally recognized Dance or Tumbling coach certification Skills and Knowledge Program expertise to instruct / lead class(s) team(s). Demonstrated strong customer service skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivated team player. Demonstrate commitment to the mission cause of the YMCA and uphold its values and ethics. Ability to work effectively work with people of different backgrounds abilities opinions andperceptions Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for any signs or suspicion of child abuse andneglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process:completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form calling children protective services(696-Kids) and notifying your immediate supervisor branch executive risk management andhuman resources department (s).PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to display adequateknowledge of dance and tumbling while teaching and spotting athletes in each sport respectively. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the workenvironment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 90-100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually :The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustivelist of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this descriptionamended at any time.