Instructor II-Dance,Sports(special-cert)

Job Description Summary:  Under the direct supervision of the Director, the Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction, friendly service, and a safe environment for the dance classes.  

Required Qualifications:

The teacher must possess good communication skills, the ability to lead a group of children (ages 3 & up), the ability to demonstrate and teach basic tumbling skills, pay attention to detail pertaining to registration of program fees, and be able to work with minimal supervision. 

Desired Skills:

• Prior experience teaching tumbling or gymnastics is desirable.
• Experience working with children is desirable
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Essential Functions:  

• Demonstrate and teach basic skills to a group of children (ages 3 & up).
• Knowledgeable in teaching progressive skills.
• Report to scheduled work shifts on a timely basis; 15 minutes before the class arrives in order to be prepared. Will also need to ensure that the room used is clean before leaving.
• Secure substitutes whenever unable to work assigned shifts.  Substitution information must be shared with supervisor, and changes should be in writing.
• Promote a safe atmosphere at the YMCA.  Be professional, alert, courteous, and tactful with all members and staff.
• Must notify supervisor of any broken equipment, or other maintenance concerns in the appropriate time period.
• Responsible for knowing and implementing emergency procedures as needed.
• Must attend all staff meetings, and are encouraged to participate in at least 2 special events hosted by the YMCA.
• Must wear appropriate uniform when teaching class; name badge is a must.
• Responsible for informing class participants of upcoming events, information about classes, reminders about the next session, etc.
• Provide safe and friendly atmosphere for members participating in class.
• Enhance member and staff relationships.
• Provide quality customer service to members and staff.
• Increase member participation in YMCA programs and improve member retention to achieve goal of 62-68%.

 (Reasonable accommodation will be made available to individuals with disabilities who are able to perform the essential functions of the job.)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perceive and discriminate odors, colors, textures and sounds.
• Ability to demonstrate basic dance skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Driving Responsibilities:

• None

Background Check:

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the meeting the minimum Association-requirement(s) established for: employment references, personal references, Fingerprinting and/or background screening (a search of the candidate’s criminal background history), and physical examinations where required.