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YMCA Jobs Information
Do workers at the YMCA get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
49% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 419 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
49% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 419 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Does the YMCA pay people when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
71% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
71% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
At the YMCA, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
58% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 159 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
58% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 159 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from the YMCA?
Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
89% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 330 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
89% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 330 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Do part-time workers get paid time off at the YMCA?
Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
86% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 350 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
86% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 350 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Is the health insurance from the YMCA affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
81% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 129 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.
81% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 129 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.
Do people get paid time off at the YMCA?
Some people get paid time off from work.
57% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
57% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 540 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
- 57% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 540 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do workers at the YMCA worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
36% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 624 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
36% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 624 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do the YMCA workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
75% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 536 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
75% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 536 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
How easy is it for the YMCA workers to change shifts?
Most people find it easy to change shifts.
67% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 476 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
67% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 476 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at the YMCA?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
74% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 512 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
74% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 512 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do the YMCA managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
77% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 586 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
77% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 586 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do jobs at the YMCA spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
25% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 590 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
25% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 590 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at the YMCA?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
36% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
36% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Is a YMCA job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
95% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 461 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
95% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 461 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Is working at the YMCA good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
88% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
88% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at the YMCA feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at the YMCA get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
39% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 355 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
39% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 355 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Is it stressful to work at the YMCA?
Some people feel stressed out here.
60% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
60% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at the YMCA enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
82% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 523 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
82% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 523 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at the YMCA recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at the YMCA?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
39% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
39% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Do people get support to advance at the YMCA?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Do people think the YMCA’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
67% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
67% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how the YMCA is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
46% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
46% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
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Advanced Arts Instructor - Dance: Harris YMCA
Charlotte, NC • On-site
Other
Posted 26 days ago
Key responsibilities
Design and implement advanced arts, dance, and theater curriculum for youth and adult participants.
Provide expert-level instruction and mentorship to students and fellow instructors in a structured, creative environment.
Organize and oversee student performances, exhibitions, or theatrical productions to showcase participant achievements.
Job description
Reports to:Program Director
The Advanced Arts Instructor is responsible for designing and leading high-level arts, dance, and
theater programs for youth and adult participants, with a focus on skill mastery, artistic expression, and professional-level instruction. This role requires expertise in curriculum development, arts integration, and mentorship of both students and fellow instructors. The instructor will provide a structured yet creative environment where participants can refine their artistic skills, engage in performances or exhibitions, and experience an immersive arts education. The Advanced Arts Instructor will also support program growth through training initiatives, community engagement, and development of arts showcases that align with the YMCA's mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Culture Statement:
The culture of the Y is rooted in our Christian mission and core values. We strive every day to collectively embody our purpose of serving as a catalyst to transform lives and communities through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We are respectful - we treat each other and those we serve as we hope to be treated ourselves. We are caring - we show a sincere concern for others and their well-being. We are honest - we are truthful in what we say and what we do, and we do not make promises we do not intend to keep. We are responsible - we are good stewards of our resources, strive for excellence and our actions are accountable to those we serve. We are innovative - we harness creativity, are solution minded and forward thinking. We lead with faith.
Essential Functions:
Develop and Implement Advanced Arts Curriculum - Design and execute high-level lesson plans
in visual arts, dance, and/or theater that foster artistic skill development, creativity, and self expression for youth and adult participants.
Deliver High-Quality Instruction - Provide expert-level instruction tailored to various skill levels,
ensuring an engaging and structured learning experience that supports artistic growth and
technical mastery.
Train and Mentor Other Instructors - Lead training sessions, provide guidance on arts-integrated
learning strategies, and support the professional development of new and existing instructors.
Plan and Oversee Showcases & Exhibitions - Organize student performances, gallery
exhibitions, or theatrical productions to highlight participant achievements and promote arts
engagement within the community.
Ensure Inclusive and Positive Classroom Management - Utilize positive reinforcement,
redirection techniques, and differentiated instruction to maintain a welcoming and productive
learning environment for all participants.
Engage with Families and Community - Maintain open communication with parents, caregivers,
and participants; collaborate with local artists, schools, and organizations to expand arts
education outreach.
Assess and Track Student Progress - Evaluate participants' artistic development, provide
constructive feedback, and adjust instructional strategies to enhance individual and group
learning outcomes.
Manage Program Materials and Resources - Oversee the selection, maintenance, and proper
use of art supplies, costumes, props, and performance-related materials.
Align Programs with YMCA's Strategic Goals - Ensure that curriculum, events, and instructional
methods align with the YMCA's mission of youth development, healthy living, and social
responsibility.
Pursue Continuous Professional Development - Stay current with best practices in arts education
through ongoing training, professional development, and participation in industry-related
workshops or conferences.
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by leadership.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required in Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Art Education, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing a specialized art form (visual arts, dance, theater, or
interdisciplinary arts).
At least 5 years of teaching experience, including instruction at an advanced or professional level.
Extensive experience working with a variety of age groups in a structured arts program.
Expertise in curriculum development and implementation of arts-integrated learning strategies.
Experience training and mentoring other instructors in arts education and classroom
management.
Proven ability to organize and lead performances, exhibitions, or showcases that highlight student
achievements.
Strong classroom management skills using positive reinforcement and redirection.
Ability to develop and align curriculum with the YMCA's strategic program goals and community
initiatives.
Commitment to ongoing professional development with at least 10 hours annually in arts-related
continuing education.
All YMCA team members are expected to maintain a current and active status for all safety, risk, and
programming certifications defined by the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters in Dance / arts related field preferred.
Working Conditions:
Indoor classroom, studio, or theater settings with frequent movement, including standing,
bending, and leading physical activities.
Occasional lifting of arts supplies, props, or dance equipment.
Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, based on program and performance needs.
High-level engagement with students, parents, and the broader community, including public
presentations and event coordination.
Expected to lead professional development workshops and collaborate with staff on arts program expansion.
Core Competencies:
1. DEVELOPING SELF & OTHERS: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential
2. FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE: Executes superior technical skills for the role
3. INCLUSION: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence
4. INNOVATION: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community