Dance Instructor

Why Your Role Matters

The Greater Austin YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Dance Instructor to lead dance classes for children ages 4-12. The ideal candidate will have a passion for dance and a talent for engaging young learners in a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment. This role involves teaching a variety of dance styles, developing age-appropriate routines, and encouraging a love for dance among children. Apply today!

How You Will Make an Impact

• Teach dance classes to children aged 4-12, improving their skills, rhythm, and coordination, and implementing routines that encourage creativity and enhance performance.
• Develop and deliver lesson plans that are enjoyable and educational, leading to increased student engagement and progress across various skill levels.
• Inspire and motivate students to advance their dance skills and confidence, promoting positive participation and teamwork in each class.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively, addressing issues with sensitivity to maintain a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
• Prepare students for performance opportunities or showcases, resulting in greater achievement and a strong sense of community.
• Ensure a safe environment by adhering to all safety protocols, focusing on injury prevention, and implementing proper warm-up techniques.
• Maintain open communication with parents and guardians regarding class progress and student achievements, strengthening relationships and support.
• Represent the YMCA's mission, vision, and values in all interactions, enhancing the organization's positive image and community presence.
• Act as an ambassador for the YMCA, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Share compelling stories about the YMCA's work and culture to engage and inspire the community.
• Complete additional duties as assigned, demonstrating adaptability and contributing to overall team success and organizational goals.

What You Bring to the Y

• Minimum of 18 years old.
• young learners in a recreational or educational setting is also beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of various dance styles and techniques, along with the ability to teach and demonstrate moves effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and a genuine passion for dance and working with children.
• Ability to create a lively, engaging, and educational dance experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hiring).
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.
• You have a growth mindset. You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in the effort to continuously improve.
• You are a team player. You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others. 
• You communicate effectively. You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively. 
• You are customer focused. You build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. You leverage people's differences as strengths. 

Work Environment:

The Dance Instructor position at the Greater Austin YMCA involves working in a dance studio or classroom setting. This includes exposure to a variety of dance equipment, music systems, and the potential for high energy levels during classes. The role requires comfort working in an environment where you interact closely with children and manage group dynamics. Shifts may include afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on class schedules.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and demonstrate dance moves. They must be able to move freely, perform physical activities, and maintain stamina during classes. The role requires the ability to demonstrate dance routines, engage in physical movement, and occasionally lift or assist children as needed. Effective communication is necessary, including the ability to project one's voice in both quiet and noisy environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Location

465 Buda Sportsplex Drive, Buda, Texas 78610, United States

About Us

The Greater Austin YMCA is a dynamic force elevating quality of life in Greater Austin by boldly expanding access for all children, adults, families and seniors in our rapidly growing community. For nearly 75 years, the Greater Austin YMCA has evolved to address each community's greatest needs, touching every phase of life and nurturing happier, healthier people, a stronger community and a better world.

We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality programs that keep our community strong. As a proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we provide financial assistance to expand access so community members can learn, grow, and thrive through our early learning academies, fitness and wellness centers, youth programs, workforce development, adult programming, mental health counseling, and more.

Each year, the Y serves nearly 140,000 people across Travis and Hays counties through seven fitness and wellness centers, more than 55 licensed campuses in four school districts, two YMCA Tomorrow Academy™ locations, and Camp Moody, our outdoor Adventure camp.

Globally, the YMCA is one of the oldest and largest youth-serving organizations in the world, united by our commitment to a better future -- for all.

Additional Information:

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We Take Care of Our People

• Benefit from a free household YMCA membership, enriching both your life and the lives of others.
• Access retirement planning options to secure your future.
• Enhance your skills through participation in learning and development workshops.
• Exclusive cell phone plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users.
• Discounts on programs and services to make your YMCA experience even more rewarding.

Pay Range

$15.00-$22.00 per hour, DOE