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The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking an Arts Program Coordinator to join our team!
The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
As an Arts Program Coordinator you will provide leadership, instruction, and motivation for Arts program participants and staff.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants in Art programs.
• Provide lesson planning, class proposals, material lists, attendance-keeping, day-to-day teaching and classroom management, and class schedules.
• Must work well with individuals of all ages, be able to multitask, and communicate effectively with parents and children.
• Teach dance classes, while observing and helping children to improve their technique in a fun and safe environment.

Qualifications:

• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• 10+ years of formal performing or visual arts training or comparable experience (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience as a performing or visual arts teacher and/or teaching assistant (preferred).
• Experience teaching beginning, intermediate and advanced level performing or visual arts classes. Multiple disciplines preferred.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment set-up (preferred).
• Professional theatrical experience required.
• Appreciation and passion for visual, culinary and performing arts.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (preferred)
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).

Wages: $19.80 - $23.57/hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)
Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week
Location: Gordon Family YMCA, Sumner, WA
Benefits:
All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan
• 20% discount on YMCA programs and merchandise

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.
Arts Program Coordinator Job Description
Position Summary
The Arts Coordinator provides leadership, instruction and motivation for arts program participants and staff. Provides a quality experience to students and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist in planning and implementation of summer arts programming.
• Follow/Implement our Association Quality Standards and 9 Dimensions of Well Being into Youth Programming and Staff Development.
• Assist in the production of department events, exhibitions, and recitals.
• Maintain communication with members, dance company parents, and arts staff.
• Effectively communicate program information and student progress as needed.
• Attend branch and association arts staff trainings and meetings as required.
• Instruct classes as scheduled, and provide substitute instruction as needed.
• Lead dance and/or arts activities within the branch as assigned.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Arts Director and to the Arts Department.
• Update and prepare arts program schedules, marketing communication, and additional arts documents.
• Manage class registration and program fees.
• Assist in recruiting, training and mentoring volunteers and part-time staff in specified program areas.
• Assist in supervision of performing and visual arts staff.
• Effectively engage and lead volunteers, including Dance Teachers in Training, to provide quality programming for participants and positive volunteer experiences.
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
• Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
• 10+ years of formal performing or visual arts training or comparable experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a performing or visual arts teacher and/or teaching assistant.
• Experience teaching beginning, intermediate and advanced level performing or visual arts classes. Multiple disciplines preferred.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations.
• Preferred: Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment set-up.
• Professional theatrical experience required.
• Appreciation and passion for visual, culinary and performing arts.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
• Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.
• Ability to lead dance/various arts classes.
Employee Acknowledgement
This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.
By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.