Tap Dance Instructor (North Austin)

at  Greater Austin YMCA

How you Will Power our Purpose (Job Summary)
We’re looking for candidates to join our team as a Tap Dance Instructor, focusing on teaching students of various ages. You’ll develop dynamic lesson plans and deliver top-notch tap dance instruction in a supportive setting. Candidates must be available weekday evenings from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and weekends from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How You Will Make an Impact (Essential Functions)

• Plan and lead tap dance classes for children aged 3-12.
• Create a fun and supportive learning environment that encourages creativity, rhythm, and coordination through tap dance.
• Develop age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans that cater to the developmental stages and abilities of young dancers.
• Teach fundamental tap dance techniques, terminology, and skills while promoting a love for dance and music.
• Incorporate storytelling, musicality, and movement exercises to enhance the tap dance learning experience.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of each student, providing constructive feedback and encouragement to support their growth and confidence.
• Collaborate effectively with YMCA staff and parents to ensure open communication and engagement in the dance program.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during tap dance classes and activities.
• Lead by example in promoting the YMCA’s mission, vision, and values.
• Serve as an ambassador for the organization with internal and external stakeholders.
• Be the ultimate storyteller of the YMCA’s work and culture.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Community Enterprise

• Proven experience as a tap dance instructor, with proficiency in various tap dance styles and teaching methods.
• Certification or formal training in tap dance instruction or dance education is preferred.
• Experience working with children aged 3-12 in a dance or instructional setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate young dancers.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a passion for teaching tap dance and promoting physical activity.
• 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.

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Req Benefits:

• 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.

Compensation: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour, DOE
Additional Details :
The Greater Austin YMCA is a nonprofit community enterprise with a vision to cultivate thriving communities across Central Texas where every person benefits from an empowered and well-educated childhood, equitable access to opportunities, resulting in an elevated quality of life and the promise of a sustainable future. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y has served close to 500,000 people and provided more than $30M in financial assistance and program subsidies over the past 10 years. We operate 8 community centers and Camp Moody along with 6 early childhood education centers, 60 afterschool programs on school campuses in four districts, and 20 summer camps, with 1500 staff team members, 1000 volunteers, and a $47M annual operating budget.

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

• Plan and lead tap dance classes for children aged 3-12.
• Create a fun and supportive learning environment that encourages creativity, rhythm, and coordination through tap dance.
• Develop age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans that cater to the developmental stages and abilities of young dancers.
• Teach fundamental tap dance techniques, terminology, and skills while promoting a love for dance and music.
• Incorporate storytelling, musicality, and movement exercises to enhance the tap dance learning experience.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of each student, providing constructive feedback and encouragement to support their growth and confidence.
• Collaborate effectively with YMCA staff and parents to ensure open communication and engagement in the dance program.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during tap dance classes and activities.
• Lead by example in promoting the YMCA’s mission, vision, and values.
• Serve as an ambassador for the organization with internal and external stakeholders.
• Be the ultimate storyteller of the YMCA’s work and culture.
• Complete other duties as assigned