Tumbling Instructor

A Dance, Tumbling & Cheer Instructor is responsible for championing an excellent and engaging classroom that delivers a boomerang experience for the student and family. This role is responsible for detailed preparation, team building, goal setting, event knowledge, production participation, and prompt communication.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver curriculum and instruction to students with purpose, passion, a willingness to do “whatever it takes” to help students succeed, while keeping students’ safety at the forefront
• Collaborate with team members to develop effective whole group practices, small group team building, and individualized learning activities
• Enforce classroom dress code and other rules
• Take attendance and start and end class on time, every time
• Come to class prepared with lesson plans prepared, organized, music selected, etc
• Track data when asked to determine the effectiveness of classroom instruction
• Discuss, celebrate, and reinforce the company’s core values
• Implement company-wide behavior management consistently with all students
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of class curriculum and individual goals
• Embrace feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement
• Teach at least one birthday party or special event per year

Expectations:

• Uphold YPAC Core Values of Respect, Commitment, Forgiveness, Honesty, Humility, Patience and Helpfulness
• Believe deeply in the mission of the company and that all children can meet high expectations
• Clearly understand YPAC systems, Policies & Procedures, and correctly use the YPAC Wiki
• Knowledgeable of YPAC programs and requirements
• Respond in a timely manner to center initiatives and communications
• Accomplish tasks in a timely manner
• Be solution-oriented and easy to work with
• Be reliable in attendance and give ample notice for absences
• Find a sub if unable to cover an assigned shift

• Approach criticism with a learning attitude
• Engage in problem solving and be open to new ideas

Requirements and Skills:

• Demonstrate maturity, humility, professionalism, confidence, and a strong work ethic inside and outside the classroom

• Excellent customer service skills and people skills
• Able to connect and build trust with students of all ages
• Outgoing, energetic, and positive
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a loud environment
• Able to stand, demonstrate, and spot for entire class
• Able to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends
• Ability to clearly communicate with guests, students, instructors, and the YPAC Leadership Team
• Completes tasks in an accurate and timely manner

Training and Professional Development

• Season Kick-Off Team Training
• YPAD Certified within the first 90 days of employment and renewed every 2 years
• CPR Certified within the first 90 days of employment and renewed every 2 years
• 12 hours of personal and professional development per calendar year
• Attend workshops or educational courses as requested
• Share information from personal and professional development with the team

Dress Code

• Clean and tidy appearance
• Clothes are clean and free of rips and stains
• Words and logos cannot contain any inappropriate content
• Midriffs must be covered