Theatre Instructor - Sallem YMCA

Join Our Theatre Arts Team!
Do you love the energy of the stage and inspiring kids to shine with confidence? Are you creative, enthusiastic, and ready to share your passion for theatre with young performers? If so, we invite you to join our Theatre Arts team at the Salem YMCA!
About the Role:
As a Theatre / Acting & Improv Instructor, you'll lead fun and engaging theatre classes that spark imagination and build confidence in young performers.


* Saturdays: Acting and Improv classes for ages 4-13


* Thursdays: Junior Actors Club for ages 5-7, part of our youth theatre productions

You'll design creative lessons, guide students through games, scenes, and character work, and help them develop teamwork and stage presence-all in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Essential Functions:


* Assist at and during rehearsal events, ensuring set-up and break-down are completed


* Lead rehearsal and vocal warm-ups to prepare the cast before performances


* Practice and run scenes or songs with the cast as directed


* Attend all rehearsals and production events to ensure a seamless production process


* Provide coaching to actors on character work as directed


* Assist with all technical elements of the production


* Support technicians and designers as needed


* Participate backstage during performances or as assigned by the technical director


* Perform all other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:
Prior experience working backstage or leading theater and musical productions
Passion for theater and an interest in developing and supporting youth productions
Strong communication and leadership skills
Creativity, patience, and enthusiasm for working with children
Why Work at the Y?
We offer a supportive and inspiring work environment with great benefits, including:
️ Free YMCA membership and program discounts
️ Paid training and professional development
️ Opportunities to grow within our Y community
️ Retirement fund with 12% company contribution (once vested)
️ Sick time accrual for added flexibility

Qualifications



* Shift One: Thursdays, 4 - 5pm (1 class/production) plus tech/show weeks.


* Shift 2: Saturdays 9am - 1:30pm (3 classes).


* Prior experience working backstage or leading theater and musical productions.


* Passion for theater and interest in developing and supporting productions.


* Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds.


* Must be able to lift, bend, twist, and reach as needed to execute job responsibilities


* Must have reliable transportation to travel to production locations

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.