Description:
Responsible for planning and implementing quality dance instruction for participants ranging in age from 18mon. to 18 years old. This is a part-time II, non-exempt position that will take place during specified program and event dates when participant registration meets minimum requirements.
Requirements:
The Dance Instructor must have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience, skill and knowledge in teaching a wide range of specified dance styles and techniques. Must also have experience in teaching children and teenagers.
- Displays emotional maturity, respect, patience, flexibility and understanding when working with participants and their parents.
- Develops age and content appropriate program lesson plans.
- Assists in the development of program descriptions for seasonal brochures.
- Informs program administrator of seasonal program date and time needs.
- Obtains supplies for programs.
- Contacts program administrator prior to the start of sessions to determine program registration needs and potential cancellations and strives to find ways to accommodate those on waiting lists.
- Obtains updated class lists from Park District Registrar and takes attendance for each class.
- Directs activities which are planned and approved for specific program.
- Identifies and reports to the Park District staff and/or program administrator about special situations, accidents, incidents, repairs, patron complaints, etc.
- Communicates with parents regarding their child’s progress and any behavior issues.
- Works within allotted time for planning, preparation and implantation of programs.
- Attends any required in-service training.
- Notifies program administrator of any planned and unplanned program cancellations and assists in notifying program participants.
- Choreographs dance routines for dance classes to perform in annual dance recitals.
- Coordinates dance recitals, picture day and dress rehearsal in conjunction with other Park District Dance Instructors and the Superintendent of Recreation.
- Attends meetings with Superintendent of Recreation, NRC East Facility Coordinator & other Park District Dance Instructors.
- Works closely with other Park District Dance Instructors.
- Communicates with participants and parents about dance costume measurements, dance costume application, picture day, dance dress rehearsal, dance recitals, etc.
- Communicates with recital venue staff regarding special rehearsal and recital needs.
- Assists in the marketing of Park District programs.
- Promotes a positive attitude among staff members and patrons.
- Obtains and maintain CPR, first aid and AED certifications.
- Promotes and performs all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Park District’s safety program.
- Exhibits pride in the facility and a vested interest by keeping dance studios clean and orderly.
