Dance Instructor - Duncan YMCA

Position Summary

Provides a positive and safe dance environment that teaches children through adults the love of dance and helps with focusing on youth development and healthy living. Looking for someone for mid-mornings and some evenings. Will be more classes beginning May through the summer months.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It is who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause‑driven. We don't just show up; we show up with purpose. As a cause‑driven leader you are expected to be:

• Welcoming – Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
• Nurturing – Care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
• Hopeful – Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
• Determined – Devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
• Genuine – Be honest and open in relationships with others.

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high‑level experience.

Personal Growth: Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in technology.