Job Description

YWCA is on a mission.

Founded in 1929, the YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester has been at the forefront of change for our community.

We are dedicated to promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Our work focuses on three signature areas:

Empowerment & Economic Advancement:

We work to address the unique needs of those living in poverty and strive for outcomes that increase emotional and economic self-sufficiency. We provide women with economic empowerment programs annually with our GEMS, Women's Residence, Childcare Programs, and more.

YWCA also has an ongoing commitment - truly, a mandate of our mission - to provide leadership development opportunities to our community.

Health & Wellness:

We provide over 7,500 children and families with health and wellness programs annually with our Aquatics Programs, Gymnastics Programs, Courthouse and Supervised Visitation Programs, Services for People with Developmental Disabilities, Health Resources and more.

Justice:

YWCA's approach to justice goes beyond changing hearts and minds. We strive to transform communities, systems, and public policy.

For more than 90 years, our YWCA has been making a difference in the lives of women, children and families in White Plains and Westchester.

Our mission is real, genuine, and authentically pursued by the entire staff. We are positioned for IMPACT!

If this sounds interesting to you...keep reading!

Job Summary

We're rebuilding a movement -- literally and figuratively. The YWCA is re-energizing our Activity Center and expanding adult and senior wellness offerings, and we're searching for dynamic

dance instructors

who bring both talent and purpose.

If you love teaching, value inclusion, believe wellness belongs to everyone, and want to help us create a vibrant, joyful, movement-based community, this is your stage.

Key Responsibilities

Lead 30-60 minute dance classes (styles may include Tap, Zumba, Hip-Hop, Line Dance, Ballet) Arrive 15 minutes early to set up the space and welcome members; begin and end class on time Create and deliver lesson plans aligned with class goals and YWCA programming themes Provide clear, safe instruction with progressions and modifications for different abilities, ages, and mobility levels Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming studio, including sanitizing equipment and resetting the room Track attendance and support class growth goals Model an inclusive, encouraging culture that builds confidence and celebrates movement at all levels Actively engage members before/after class to build relationships and community Support program promotion -- at least two touchpoints each month (social media post/story, member outreach, tabling, referrals, etc.) Participate in staff meetings, wellness events, and seasonal launch days

Essential Experience

High School Diploma required, some level of college education preferred. Minimum

1 year experience

teaching group dance classes (community or studio setting) Background in fitness (athletics, sports, dance, cheer, gymnastics, exercise science, kinesiology, or related field). Strong choreography and class-leading skills with energy that inspires participation Experience working with older adults and/or diverse mobility levels preferred Commitment to accessible instruction and trauma-aware practice Excellent communication and customer-service skills

Licensing and/or Certifications:

Group fitness or dance certification preferred (AFAA, ACE, NASM, Zumba, or equivalent) or willingness to obtain within 90 days. CPR/First Aid required within first 60 days.

Key Attributes

Excellent communication skills High energy level Membership in

NDEO

,

IADMS

, or other dance education organizations a plus

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made per The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations are made, while performing this job the staff member shall: Frequent standing, walking, bending, stretching, and movement throughout class instruction. Ability to demonstrate exercises safely and assist participants as needed. Must be able to lift 15 lbs.

Environmental Demands:

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive:

Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately noisy but that can be very noisy at times.

Schedules:

Monday

through

Friday

7:45 AM -- 12:00 PM,

with some evenings/weekends for special classes

Compensation:

$30-$40 (hourly rate)

Benefits

Benefits are based on employment status--

Vacation, Safe and Sick Leave, Personal Time Off, Parental Leave, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Healthcare and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Employee Discounts, 403b and more for applicable staff per employment status.

The YWCA also offers the Retirement Fund, one of the first pension plans for women, predating Social Security!

General Acknowledgement:

The employee is expected to adhere to all program policies, is expected to maintain ethical conduct and standards in accordance with the YWCA employee handbook and is to function as a role model in the adherence to the YWCA mission.

The Last Word...

The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is a dynamic organization on a mission to promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Each week over 4,000 women, children and their families are served through our childcare, nursery school, after-school, summer camp, athletic and mission-based programs. In addition, the YWCA provides a home for 193 low-income women at our Residence.

The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity

.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 - 28 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location: In person