Dance Instructor – USAG Pre-Team and Team

TITLE:Dance Instructor ï½ USAG Pre-Team and Team
DEPARTMENT:Parks and Recreation
DATES:Varies
PAY RATE:$20.07 - $28.69

General Task Statement:
Under the direction of the Program Supervisor/Coordinator the Dance Instructor is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate instruction to children ages 7-15. The Dance Instructor will be responsible for teaching competitive gymnasts the USAG Level 3 and 4 floor and beam routines as well as leading basic ballet stretching and leaps/jumps on both floor and beam. Failure to plan or facilitate lesson plans that are progressive safe and developmentally appropriate may negatively impact a gymnasts performance in competition. The Dance Instructor will be respectful of children parents and co-workers to ensure that equipment and facilities are clean safe and well-maintained. They will be responsible for planning lessons that do not conflict with the recreational gymnastics classes instruction or equipment needs. They will provide detailed dance instruction including leading 1.5-3 hour practices providing constructive and developmentally appropriate corrections and feedback setting up all stations and activities in accordance with the lesson plans approved by the Program Supervisor/Coordinator and monitoring students progress and communicating concerns to the Program Supervisor/Coordinator regularly. The Dance Instructor will be partially responsible for the success of the Level 3 and 4 team in competition and is expected to prepare gymnasts for competition ensuring that routines are performed safely and in accordance with the USAG Compulsory Code of Points.

Supervision:
This position reports to the Chandler-Newberger Program Coordinator and the Division Manager.

PRERQUISITES FOR EMPLOYMENT:

CPR Certification
Up to 10 hours of staff training
Pre-employment Drug/Alcohol Test
Written exam
Practical exam
Structured oral interview
Presentation of lesson plans
A valid drivers license or reliable transportation to competitions from December-April

Qualifications:
Must possess five (5) years of experience teaching ballet lyrical ballroom Latin or modern dance to ages 4-12 including three (3) years or more of experience coaching and choreographing for competitive dancers.
Previous experience coaching USAG Compulsory or pre-team preferred.
Must possess or be willing to obtain USAG Competitive Coach Membership and maintain it as a condition of employment.
Must be able to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certification from a nationally recognized institution and maintain it as a condition of employment.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the USAG Womens Developmental Program.

Essential Function(s) ï½ Task Statements:

Assist in the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate pre-competitive program for preschool and elementary-aged children.
oDemonstrate an understanding of USAG Compulsory routines and deductions including but not limited to the following:
Level 3 and 4 Performance Specifications on each event
Level 3 and 4 Evaluation Points on each event
Level 3 and 4 Developmental Skills on each event
Level 3 and 4 Points of Empasis on each skill on each event
oDraft monthly lesson plans to safely and effectively prepare gymnasts for USAG Level 3 and 4 skills according to the Compulsory Code of Points routines flexibility and conditioning text.
oReview lesson plans with the Program Supervisor/Coordinator and make any necessary edits according to their feedback.
oFollow proper skill progressions as provided by the Program Supervisor/Coordinator.
oSupervise the use of equipment and facilitate lesson plans safely using proper safe spotting techniques and clear constructive feedback.
oEnsure the equipment and facility is clean well-maintained and safe at all times; return equipment to its designated set up or storage place immediately after use.
Supervise participants before during and after practice and in competition.
oEnsure children are supervised at all times.
oProvide engaging and supportive experiences for children through constructive feedback varied activities and individualized goals and planning.
oBuild childrens esteem in an appropriate manner.
oEstablish routines and provide positive guidance.
oDemonstrate an understanding of USAG competition regulations including but not limited to the following:
All General Penalties pertaining to USAG Levels 2 and 3
USAG Level 2 and 3 Floor Pattern
oDemonstrate an ability to follow warm-up times and rotations in competition as provided by the Meet Director.
oEffectively execute the provided competition warm-up plans on each event.
oReport accidents injuries or safety concerns immediately to the supervisor on-site.
oProvide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
oImplement positive discipline when required.
oClearly and effectively communicate in an age-appropriate manner that children understand.
oObserve children and make note of progress.
oAccommodate each childs individual needs in a positive and respectful manner.
oPossess good judgement emotional maturity decision making skills and willingness to accept responsibilities.
Communicate with parents and members of the community:
oDiscuss childrens development and progress with parents or guardians with the express approval of the Program Supervisor/Coordinator.
oExecute Parent-Teacher Conferences two times per year
oDiscuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate.
oParticipate in community and team-building activities outside of regularly scheduled practice times.
oKeep parents and guardians informed of program expectations program activities and their childs progress accurately appropriately. and respectfully.
oAbility to greet the public/families in a courteous manner and engage in good communications skills.
Maintain program administration
oFollow gym and equipment schedule provided by Program Supervisor/Coordinator.
oComplete student observations and evaluations by appropriate deadlines.
oAttend staff meetings training sessions and workshops when directed.
oPerform other related duties as required.

Schedule:

At a minimum:
June-August
oM-Th 12:30-4:30p

September-May
oSunday afternoons
oMonday 4-7p
oWednesday 5:30-8:30p
oThursday/Friday evenings as needed

Specifications:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities in the following areas:
of computer programs including Word Xcel Google Suite and Internet

Reasoning ability usually associated with this classification:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

Language ability usually associated with this classification:
Read: Ability to read staff manuals memoranda lesson plans and attendance sheets.
Write: Ability to complete attendance sheets accident reports incident reports and behavior reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar and style.
Speak: Ability to give verbal direction to students communicate effectively with co-workers supervisors citizens and the public as well as other employees; speaking extemporaneously.

of training either on-the-job or formal education usually associated with this occupation in addition to the reasoning math and language abilities detailed above:
least 5 years experience working with children
least 3 years experience participating in team or club sports
USAG Competitive Coach Membership

of Physical Demands (strength) usually associated with the essential functions of this classification:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time the job is rated for light work.

Worker is expected to safely and accurately demonstrate basic gymnastics drills.

conditions usually associated with this classification:
The worker is subject to prolonged standing while conducting programs. Heavy lifting of program equipment may be necessary.

conditions (physical surroundings) usually associated with this classification:
Work environment includes recreation centers gymnasiums multipurpose rooms kitchens swimming pools athletic fields parks playgrounds office space conference rooms beaches and field trip sites.

Tools equipment and work aids which may be representative but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this type of work:
Spieth crank beam

Application Procedure:

To apply for this position please apply online at on or before the closing date.

Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses certifications and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes including medical examination drug/alcohol screen employment verification and criminal background check.

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