Recreation Instructor (Dance) – Level II or III

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Level II

Teaches a variety of levels from beginner to advanced in multiple styles of dance including but not limited to preschool recreation concert and programs.

Choreograph age-appropriate routines.

Develops class curriculum class management and leadership role with staff by sharing your dance knowledge.

Assists with Concert preparation and execution.

Level III

Teaches foundational progression of dance skills and techniques for a variety of formats and ages independently.

Teaches a variety of levels from beginner to advanced independently in multiple styles of dance including but not limited to preschool recreation concert and programs.

Choreographs recreation and competition age-appropriate routines.

Develops class programming choreography.

Assists in running special events such as dance camps concerts community events and other performance opportunities.

Levels II and III

Evaluates class participants for skills competency and make recommendations for progression.

Sets up equipment set up maintains roll sheets and communicates with parents.

Manages class in a leadership role with staff by sharing dance knowledge.

Takes proper safety precautions anticipate unsafe circumstances and act accordingly to prevent accidents and injuries.

Enforces rules regulations and policies; maintains safety order and discipline of participants and/or customers.

Performs customer relations role which may include interacting with parents participants program partners and/or city staff to provide information and solve problems.

Works as part of a team attending training orientation and/or staff meetings as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Levels II and III

Ability to evaluate conditions in assigned areas and make judgments related to safety.

Ability to understand and observe participant behavior and monitoring exertion levels.

Ability to keep accurate records organize information and follow established procedures.

Ability totactfully and effectively communicate with participants parents & coordinators with excellent customer service.

Ability to collaborate with co-instructors about lesson plan ideas. Work closely with coordinators and dance leads.

Ability and willingness to accept and provide feedback.

Ability to stay actively engaged and assist with development of dance skills.

Knowledge and strong understanding of basic dance technique with the ability to provide feedback to participants while ensuring proper class management tactics.

Knowledge and understanding of the importance of punctuality & consistency. Ability to commit to the agreed-upon schedule.

Have and maintainacceptable background information including criminal conviction history

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Level II

Ability to choreograph age-appropriate routines.

More than 1 year of teaching or assistant teaching experience.

Current Red Cross or equivalent CPR & First Aid certification.

Level III

Previous experience teaching higher levels of dance recreation and concert.

Choreography experience both class and concert.

Have over 3 years of higher-level dance teaching experience.

Current Red Cross or equivalent CPR & First Aid certification.

Ability to communicate bilingually.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Level II

One to two (1-2) years of experience participating in or teaching in a formal dance program or related experience.

Previous experience working with children and or teens.

Level III

Two to Three (2-3) years of experience in dance class instruction.

Previous experience working with children youth and adults.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Program Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: None

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Physical and mental effort: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permit the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Ability to lift and carry up to 45 lbs. Physical ability to stand walk and kneel; hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines public contact and changing priorities and conditions.

Working environment: Works primarily in a clean comfortable environment. Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises. Requires schedule flexibility occasionally working nights and weekends. May work in both indoor and outdoor environments that are oftentimes impacted by weather and at times unpredictable conditions.

Machines and equipment used: Frequently uses various fitness and/or dance equipment as well as occasionally standard office equipment including computers telephones calculators and copy/fax machines.