Dance Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Healthy Living Coordinator and in accordance with established Association policies, procedures and goals, the Dance Instructor is responsible for building positive relationships among adult members, participants, volunteers, and staff by actively greeting and providing excellent customer service, guidance, and leadership. The Instructor structures classes in a safe, effective, and timely manner, appropriate to the level of the participants in class, to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual health.

POSITION DETAILS

• Availability must be consistent (Once or twice per week, on the same day & time)


• Ability to teach a variety of group exercise formats preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create a positive member experience through welcoming participants, learning names, and ensuring they are actively engaged in their workout


• Plan and lead dance class sessions by implementing effective teaching methods, giving equal attention to all participants


• Provide a safe routine by demonstrating proper form and technique, appropriate modifications, and cueing


• Monitor participants' progress and provide ongoing feedback, encouragement, and support to promote improvement and goal attainment


• Modify routines as needed to accommodate injuries, limitations, or varying skill levels while maintaining participant safety


• Ensure all instruction prioritizes proper technique and learning advancement


• Operate and manage studio sound equipment, ensuring music is appropriate for the class format, participant demographics, and YMCA standards.


• Maintain a clean and safe workout area


• Effectively utilize scheduled class time


• Properly set up and breakdown class equipment in allotted timeframe


• Build community through forming positive relationships through learning names, and helping members reach their health & wellness goals


• Adhere to the mission and core values of the YMCA


• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency


• Physical ability to lead and participate in dance activities


• Ability to communicate verbally to large and small groups of members


• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant education and background required


• Minimum two years of experience teaching in a class setting


• All job required trainings within 30 days from date of hire


• Strong communication skills and the capability to work with members of all levels and abilities


• Knowledge of fitness principles and practical applications required


• Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within Santa Monica Family YMCA be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications


• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  
  
  
  • American Red Cross
  
  
  • American Heart Association
  
  
  • American Safety & Health Institute