Dance Education Professional Position Available In Chester, Pennsylvania

To plan, organize, and deliver value-driven skill development programs to participants through YMCA goals and objectives. The Dance Education Professional will teach ballet and contemporary dance classes, create choreography for performances and competitions, for beginner through advanced levels.

• Who Are We?
• The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.
• Perks & Benefits
• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00 
• What You’ll Do
• Assists with specific activities, routines and/or games for all participants
• Leads with enthusiasm and positive motivation in program
• Manage all equipment to ensure safety.
• Maintains a clean and risk-free environment
• Ensures all children are picked up by a parent
• Promotes other YMCA programs by handing out brochures, answering questions, or referral to appropriate person
• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications
• What You’ll Need
• 18 years of age with high school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5 years of advanced experience in specialized skill
• Minimum of 4 years teaching specialized skill.
• Training and qualifications in the specialized instruction area
• Demonstrate advance knowledge of specialized skill
• Ability to effectively use technology for programmatic needs
• Obtain and maintain all new hires certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire
• Work Conditions and 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Why You Need To Apply
• Not meeting every single requirement?

That’s perfectly okay! Research shows that women and marginalized groups are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. If you’re excited about this role, don’t let a few mismatches in your experience hold you back. We want to see your application! You could be exactly what we’re looking for!