GENERAL FUNCTION

The Program Instructor II-Dance will be primarily responsible for planning and implementing curriculum/related activities and instruction and providing quality leadership and supervision in dance classes, while maintaining a safe, non-competitive environment for YMCA members.

KNOW HOW

• A minimum of 18 years of age and a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• 2-3 years experience instructing preferred.
• Basic knowledge of skills/techniques used in dance preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate basic technique and form.
• Ability to communicate with preschool to middle school aged children.
• Visually inspect participation space for safety.
• Maintain current certifications in First Aid, Safety & Risk Management, Child Abuse Prevention and New Employee Orientation or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise participants during class in order to ensure safety.
• Introduce yourself and make efforts to recognize members on subsequent visits.
• Develop and maintain relationships that promote the building of small communities.
• Create a motivating environment that is friendly and non-competitive.
• Arrive for shift on time and dressed appropriately following the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis dress code. 
• Assist in the set-up and take down of equipment (if applicable to the class).
• Assist/lead class in a safe warm-up.
• Be attentive and ready to assist participants on all skills.
• Provide positive and instructional feedback to participants on skill attempts.
• Provide coverage for classes in case of your absence and notify the Program Coordinator.
• Provide safe programs and environment for all participants, volunteers and staff.
• Be a positive role model and conduct self in accordance with the YMCA Mission.
• Incorporate and encourage the use of the YMCA core values.
• Attend scheduled department meetings and training offered.
• Actively participate in the Invest-In-Youth annual campaign.
• Assist with other projects or activities as needed.
• Acquaint members with other YMCA programs and benefits.