Dance Instructor

POSITION TITLE: Dance Instructor

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Club Director

SALARY/FLSA STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

ORGANIZATION MISSION:

We prepare youth and young adults to be ready for college, career, and life.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Part-Time Dance Instructor is responsible for planning, implementing, and leading high-quality dance programming that promotes youth development, artistic expression, physical fitness, and self-confidence. Under the supervision of the Club Director, the instructor provides structured, multi-genre dance instruction and creates engaging learning experiences that support skill progression, performance readiness, and positive youth outcomes. The instructor fosters a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment where Club members can develop technical dance skills, creativity, discipline, teamwork, and leadership.

COMPETENCIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership 

• Model the mission, vision, ICARE values, objectives, policies, programs, and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay; and the principles and practices of non-profit organizations.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and program documentation as required. 
• Assist in promoting dance programs and recruiting youth participants.
• Promote discipline, self-confidence, teamwork, and personal responsibility through dance education.

Dance Instruction and Skill Development 

• Provide structured instruction in multiple dance disciplines, including hip hop, ballet, jazz, tap, and STEP. 
• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that support technical skill development and artistic growth. 
• Assess participant progress and provide constructive feedback to encourage continuous improvement. 
• Modify instruction to accommodate varying skill levels, learning styles, and participant needs. 
• Create and teach original choreography for performances, showcases, competitions, community events, and special Club programs. 
• Lead and coordinate rehearsals to prepare participants for performances and presentations.

Supportive Relationships

• Excel in customer service to effectively communicate with Club members, staff, and visitors to include parents, volunteers, or other community members.
• Build positive relationships with youth members that support social, emotional, and developmental growth.
• Create an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages creativity, self-expression, respect, and cultural appreciation.

Collaboration and Partnerships 

• Assist staff members in the absence of others, work on some weekends and/or extended hours for special events and/or programs or support other Club locations within a reasonable geography.
• Maintains daily contact with Club Director, Club staff, members, and families.
• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and effectively work within and across teams to accomplish our organizational goals in support of our Mission and each other. 

Safe and Positive Environment 

• Prioritizes member and Club safety through active supervision and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Actively participates with members and collaborates with colleagues to create a positive environment with clear and respectful communication.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Certification, degree, specialized training, or demonstrated expertise in dance instruction, performing arts, choreography, or a related field. 
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching dance to children and/or adolescents preferred. 
• Experience developing choreography and directing youth performances in multiple dance genres including hip hop, ballet, jazz, tap, and STEP preferred strongly preferred.
• Must complete required DCF trainings in allotted time.
• Successfully complete organization sponsored CPR training within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to pass a Level II background screening (https://info.flclearinghouse.com) and drug screening through one of our vendors.

TRAVEL:

Travel may be required to multiple Club facilities throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando and Pinellas counties for training and professional development or other business purposes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and use a keyboard. The employee may be occasionally required to bend and lift and/or move up to 30lbs. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate - high. Flexibility to working schedules may be required due to changing needs. 

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in the classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodation will be possible and based on an individual basis.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.