Summary
Location
Westminster
Type
full-time
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About this role
Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.
At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Dance Instructor to work with our members and lead our classes. This role will be responsible for creating a safe and welcoming environment and teaching students of all ages, from beginners to advanced levels. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and creative instructor with excellent communication skills. The individual hired for this position will work under the direction of the Regional Sports Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Plan and teach dance classes, including setting up and breaking down the studio
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Develop and implement lesson plans that are tailored to the needs of each student
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Monitor and assess student progress and provide feedback
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Maintain a clean and organized studio space
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Provide individualized instruction and guidance
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Communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members
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Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities
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Adhere to all safety regulation
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Attend and actively participate in all meetings as assigned
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Incorporate the four character values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the CMY Code of Conduct
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Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community.
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All other duties as assigned.
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Assist in all other areas as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Dance Instructor will meet the qualifications set forth by the Y in Central Maryland. Staff shall be of good character and reputation; capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities; capable of accepting training and supervision; and capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility. Minimum qualifications include:
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Flexible Schedule, days, nights and weekends – this position requires significant amount of evening and weekend attendance
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Proficient computer skills
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Current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification (or within 30 days of hire)
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YMCA New Staff Orientation and 6 hours of child abuse prevention training
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At least 21 years of age
Other facts
About The Y in Central Maryland
A MEANINGFUL CAREER IS A BEAUTIFUL THING
At the Y, we offer careers that are more than just “work”. Y associates move with purpose; they have meaningful careers doing what they love, inspiring others, and making a positive impact on the community.
When you join the Y in Central Maryland team, you join a very special family of diverse professionals who have made the intentional decision to be a part of a cause-driven, charitable organization where they can build their career
EQUITY STATEMENT
The Y in Central Maryland strives to reflect and celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve. In the face of the undeniable fact that systemic racism has permeated our country’s institutions, including our Y, we believe that we need not only respond to inequities, but also actively seek them out and address them. This is not only a moral imperative, but it makes us a stronger, more effective organization.
Our Y seeks to be for all, and to be for all means that we clearly state that Black lives matter. By stating this, we are not lessening the value of other lives. It is a recognition that in the past and in the present, racism has resulted in unequal opportunities. It is a call for equality, equity and justice for all.
We do this work with humility, recognizing that we must always first start from within.
We expect and ask that all stakeholders embrace that equity and anti-racism are central to the Y’s mission and values and hold us accountable in this journey towards making “For a better us” have real meaning.
For our full equity statement, please visit https://ymaryland.org/mission/aboutus/equity
EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY BENEFITS
At the Y, we invest in our associates’ well-being and the well-being of their families. This comprehensive focus includes tangible benefits. For a full list please visit ymaryland.org/careers
What you'll do
- The Dance Instructor will plan and teach dance classes while creating a safe and welcoming environment for students of all ages. They will also monitor student progress, provide feedback, and maintain an organized studio space.
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