Dance Instructor - YMCA of Greater Toledo

Position: Dance Instructor

Branch: Francis Family YMCA

Position Type: Part-Time

Pay: $10.45 - $12 per hour

Be a difference maker, with the YMCA of Greater Toledo. We are a Cause Driven community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, whose passion is the many children we guide, teach, and protect every day. As early education leaders, we're making a strong, lasting, positive impact on children. Here, you'll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. Are you ready to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares children for elementary school-and beyond? Their future begins now. And so does yours.

Regardless of your role with us, you'll find so many things to love when you become part of our team. There's our fun, challenging work environment. There's the awesome team and supportive organization. You'll find that everyone in YMCA of Greater Toledo has the same goal: to prepare children for school and inspire them to be lifelong learners. Flexible, Creative, Fun, nurturing, positive...we're not just saying it. You'll find these things being demonstrated here, every day.

General Function:

To ensure the safety of all participants enrolled in a dance class receive quality instruction in a fun and safe environment.

Know-How:

Instructor must have a strong knowledge of different dance styles, such as ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. Instructor should be able to instruct students, beginner though advanced. Current certification in CPR, First Aid, AED is required or must be obtained within 90 days.

Job Segments:

1. Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your lesson.
2. Start and end class on time.
3. Teach basic steps, movements and routine combinations.
4. Maintain a professional image at all times.
5. Enforce and follow all safety rules.
6. Encourage teamwork as well as individual work.
7. Set the proper example at all times.
8. Have fun!
9. Demonstrate Responsibility, Respect, Caring & Honesty towards members, guests, co-workers, and supervisor at all times. Incorporate Character Development into all classes.

• Follow a lesson plan for each class.
• Take attendance every class.
• Complete a Certificate for each participant, to be handed out the last day of each session.

Why Work At The Y?

1. Future employers respect the Y

When future employers see the Y on your resume, they think of an organization with global ties that has been around for more than 100 years. We have a reputation for hiring good people who do great things.

1. Every day is something new

Whenever you work or wherever you work, every day is a new adventure. One moment you'll be helping kids with homework and the next you'll be leading a big art project or games outside.

1. Free Y membership

When you work for the Y, we offer you all the perks of being a Y member including access to all branches and discounts on classes, child care, and camp.

1. The job is designed with your schedule in mind

Part-time and full-time positions are available, making jobs at the Y ideal for anyone!

1. The best coworkers ever

Everyone that works at the Y shares a passion for making their communities a better place, especially for kids. Don't be surprised if you leave your Y with great professional experience and new friends.

Along with competitive pay, the YMCA of Greater Toledo offers exceptions benefits which include the following:

• Complimentary YMCA membership for all employees. Full time employees will receive a complimentary YMCA membership for their entire family.
• A rewarding career with professional growth and advancement opportunities
• A challenging and fun work environment with creative and talented individuals.
• Full time employees are eligible to receive quality health insurance (medical, dental and vision) with affordable premiums.
• Full time employees also receive (at no cost to them) Long Term Disability and Life Insurance coverage.
• All employees are eligible to participate in the YMCA's excellent retirement fund.

The YMCA of Greater Toledo is a drug free workplace and is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.