YMCA Southcoast
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Dance Instructor Job Family: Wellness
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Code: WN107

Position Summary:

Axel Dance Academy is a dance studio housed inside of the YMCA. Our goal is to create a loving environment for our dancers. We offer both competitive and recreational dance. The position would be Monday evenings in Fall River and/or Friday evenings in Swansea. Earn $16-$20/hour based on experience.

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates proper technique and routines for class participation.
Strong instructing skills that can help implement a strong program.
Experienced and knowledge for dance including the ability to choreograph
Strong classroom management
Identify and address participant safety concerns

YMCA Competencies:
Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values.

Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need.

Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for

understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create

a better program participant experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths

and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks

opportunities in the change process.

Qualifications:

Multi-genre preferred (ballet, jazz, tap, acro, contemporary, pointe) etc.
Must enjoy working with children ages 2 and older, beginner through advanced levels.
Available to work Monday to Saturday for the 2023-2024 season that runs September to June

Physical Demands: