Description
The YMCA is seeking enthusiastic and engaging Program Instructors to lead Youth and Community-Based programs in the following program areas:
- Ballet;
- Hip Hop;
- Gymnastics;
- Theatre / Creative Movement.
Applicants should indicate their program specialty when applying. These positions also include fixed, program-specific schedules, and are listed below.
Under the guidance of the Senior Program Director, the Program Instructor is responsible for creating safe, age-appropriate, and engaging lesson plans, fostering a welcoming atmosphere, and building positive relationships with participants and families.
The Program Instructor also supports and promotes the organization’s mission by embodying the core values of Honesty, Caring, Responsibility, Respect, and Faith, while demonstrating cause-driven leadership through the YMCA Leadership Competencies: Mission Advancement, Collaboration, Operational Effectiveness, and Personal Growth.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead engaging, age-appropriate instruction for program participants.
- Provide a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for all program participants.
- Plan and deliver classes that are enjoyable, well-structured, and developmentally appropriate.
- Prepare participants to perform in two program showcases per year, as applicable.
- Foster group cooperation, confidence, and positive behavior in a class setting.
- Adapt instruction to match participants’ individual strengths, assess challenges, and provide guidance for improvement.
- Supervise participants during on-site and off-site programming, ensuring safety at all times.
- Maintain accurate and timely program documentation, including lesson plans, attendance records, reports, and incident/accident forms.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly program space, including proper storage and care of equipment.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with participants, parents/guardians, staff, and YMCA members.
- Assist with recruitment and promotion of youth programs, as needed.
- Communicate promptly with the immediate supervisor regarding participant needs, concerns, or facility issues.
Benefits:
The Raritan Bay Area YMCA offers part time employees competitive pay and excellent benefit incentives that include: paid sick leave; 403(b) retirement savings; a complimentary YMCA membership; 20% off YMCA programs and merchandise; career guidance.
Schedule / Hours:
This is a part-time position with program-specific schedules. Applicants should indicate their program specialty when applying. Schedules are subject to change based on program needs.
- Ballet: Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Hip Hop: Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Gymnastics: Mondays, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Theatre for Kids: Mondays, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and members.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in a related field a plus.
- Minimum of two years of experience teaching or instructing in a related discipline, preferred.
- Experience in their specific discipline and a passion for working with children and youth.
- Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to engage participants and families.
- Bilingual skills a plus.
- CPR/AED/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
