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Instructor Cy Programs Dance

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada YMCA of Greater Toronto Full time

Hourly Rate: $17 - Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package

Location: Cooper Koo Family YMCA

Work Hours: 6-12 (or as needed)

Employment Type: Hourly Contract

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: April 15, 2024

Deadline to Apply: March 29, 2024 At 5PM

**Be the Spark** Join our passionate team and help us to achieve great things in our community

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. The Cooper Koo YMCA Centre is one of nine full service health and fitness centres across the Greater Toronto area. The Centre provides a full range of services and community programs to more than 9,000 members, including children, youth and adults, who represent the diversity of Toronto and its communities.

The Instructor Children and Youth Dance teaches dance specific programming to children and youth. Instructors develop short and long term lesson plans that identify the unique needs of the participants. Instructors maintain a safe environment at all times.

**In this role, you will**:

- Delivers course content and examines participants following industry standard dance criteria.
- Develops and implements sequential weekly lesson plans.
- Recognizes participant learning styles and delivers content accordingly.
- Coaches and develops participants to meet success.
- Communicates (verbal and written) child’s progress to parents and Supervisor.
- Maintain accurate, up to date weekly progress sheets and records for participants.
- Takes attendance, ensures participants are signed into and out of the program.
- Sets up and takes down recreational, program and other equipment as required - at the same time checking that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and removing the damaged equipment immediately from circulation).
- Actively participates in scheduled programs, meetings and special events.
- In collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers and YMCA program staff, assists and encourages program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.
- Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
- Performs other related duties to fulfill commitment to quality programs for all members as assigned from time to time by supervisor.

**You bring**:

- Diploma or degree in Fine Arts (Dance) or equivalent training through a recognized organization
- Current certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: Standard First Aid & CPR level C
- Minimum 1 year experience Instructing Children and Youth in Dance
- Good theoretical and practical knowledge of various stages of child and youth development through previous related experience and continuing professional development
- Ability to encourage and motivate members and volunteers and acknowledge and appreciate achievements and contributions
- evidence continuing professional development in working with children and youth
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
- Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
- Excellent written communication skills
- Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
- Flexibility regarding assigned work schedules, including weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends

**What you need to succeed**:

- Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
- Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
- YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

**Why work for the YMCA?**

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020-2025 strategic plan, _Ignite the Light_,_ which outlines how we are focuse


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