DANCE INSTRUCTOR

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.