Youth Ballet Instructor - Palo Alto at YMCA

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Youth Development, Curriculum Development, Safety Management, Mentoring, Coaching, Communication, Team Leadership, First Aid, CPR, Engagement, Social Skills, Independence, Self-Reliance, Risk Management, Positive Values, Physical Fitness

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Specialty Instructor will plan, format and instruct classes. The Instructor will be instructing and evaluating our program to ensure a safe and fun environment for the participants, in addition to other duties and responsibilities assigned at will as seen fit by the Director. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Works with their supervisor to develop and implement age appropriate developmental curriculum; implements age appropriate enrichment activities happen according to the weekly plan. * Administrative duties - maintain staff schedule to ensure staff coverage while program is open. * Maintain a clean, fun and engaging environment inside the program while on duty. * Establish positive family communication and teach new skills including building relationships, social skills, independence, and self-reliance skills. * Provide an engaging and fun experience. * Encourage and deliver positive values and build developmental assets. * Be responsible for the safety of youth and staff while reducing and managing risk. * Mentor and coach youth and peers; supervise program area; implement program curriculum that supports trying new and diverse activities as well as healthy lifestyle choices. * Commit to staying current with youth development conversations and models through continued training. * Performs other duties as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands of the position include: * Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents. * Physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation. * Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills. * Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull. * Ability to lift and carry objects up to 35 pounds. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum of two (2) years progressive experience in the desired field * Certified in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid (or certified within 30 days of hire). SALARY RANGE: $29.00 - $40.00/hour YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community. Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit. Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work. Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization. Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community. Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause. Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence. Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement. Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model. Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role. Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community. Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs. Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential. Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

Responsibilities

The Youth Ballet Instructor will plan, format, and instruct ballet classes while ensuring a safe and fun environment for participants. They will also evaluate the program and maintain positive communication with families.