Job Title: Dance Instructor
Department: Dance
Reports to: Recreation Manager - Youth Programming
Job Class: Regular Part Time, non-exempt, IMRF ineligible
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Recreation Manager - Youth Programming, the Dance Instructor is responsible for conducting various dance programs.
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons/nights and Saturday mornings. Typically, between 6-8 hours per week. Not to exceed 19 hours per week.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Safely instruct tot and youth dance classes of various styles and intensities.
- Follow all required safety guidelines of the Park District.
- Plan and implement choreography for annual spring recital
- Attend spring recital and tech rehearsals
Competencies
- Must be able to follow directions and communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently in day-to-day operations with general direction of the Dance Coordinator.
- Ability to work in a team atmosphere, while promoting the Park District's mission statement, vision, and core values.
- Ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations.
- Ability to receive constructive criticism and/or supervision.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to new situations.
- Possess enthusiasm and drive with a desire to accomplish goals and objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Current Adult CPR/AED certification.
- Must be at least 18 years old
- At a minimum must be trained in Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Additional training in Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical and Musical Theater is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to act as substitute instructor on short notice.
- Knowledge or training in Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip-Hop and Musical Theater technique
Environmental & Physical Demands
- Indoor work environment with possibility for outdoor instruction.