Dance Instructor - Brenda & John Duncan Ymca

Description
Position Summary:
Provides a positive and safe dance environment that teaches children through adults the love of dance with focus on youth development and healthy living. Looking for someone for mid mornings and some evenings.
Essential Functions:

1. Has the ability to teach various dance styles and methodologies from beginner to advanced level.
2. Explains and demonstrates techniques and methods of regulating movements of body to musical or rhythmic accompaniment.
3. Choreographs routines and selects music for recitals and concerts.
4. Engages, encourages and motivates students to reach their goals.
5. Assists each participating student to achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem.
6. Acts as a goodwill ambassador between the YMCA and participants.
7. Ensures a well-rounded program.
8. Assists with assessing the needs of the program and acts accordingly to fill those identified.
9. Assists with developing the curriculum for specific age groups under the supervision of the Youth Development Director.
10. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness.
11. Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
12. Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.
13. Meets timelines and deadlines related to supporting systems and employee compliance. Example includes but is not limited to Kronos Workforce Ready for review and approval of time sheets.
14. Maintains the safety and well being of the children at all times.
15. All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

YMCA Culture & Cause Expectations
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It's who are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don't just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause-driven leader, you are expected to be:
Welcoming- Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably and as equal participants.
Nurturing- Care for, support and help develop through encouragement.
Hopeful- Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
Determined- Devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
Genuine- Be honest and open in relationships with others.
YMCA Competencies (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience to members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
2. Minimum age of 18 years.
3. Previous teaching experience required.
4. Excellent communication skills.
5. Energetic, driven, creative and dependable.
6. Demonstrates patience and leadership skills.
7. ASHI CPR/AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen Administration certifications and various YMCA trainings, including Child Abuse Prevention, upon hire.
8. Previous experience working with children preferred.
9. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not directly supervise staff.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to resolve routine problems. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to be sensitive and alert to the needs, feelings and safety of others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach, bend, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle and/or feel objects, tools and/or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Must possess adequate vision and hearing to safely monitor environment and effectively communicate with members.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
HOURS
This is a part-time position. Employee must be flexible with scheduling and available to work operational hours of the YMCA, which may include days, evenings, weekends and/or holidays, based on the center needs.
The YMCA of Greater Houston provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.