Youth Dance Instructor - Part-Time
Job Description
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Youth Dance Instructor - Part-Time
| Department: | Recreation |
| Location: | Wheaton, IL |
GENERAL PURPOSE
Responsible for the implementation of youth dance programs.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Minimum 16 years old with at least 4 years� experience in dance required. Bachelor�s degree in dance or related field preferred. Knowledge of objectives and ideals of dance elements desired. Must have good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Demonstrate and teach dance skills to students in a variety of levels and disciplines of dance including but not limited to ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and/or hip hop.
- Create and implement lesson plans appropriate to skill level and dance style.
- Prepare participants for end of session shows or recitals as needed including choreographing dances, choosing costumes, and music and be in attendance for performances.
- Present new ideas regarding dance programming.
- Responsible for taking attendance and managing classroom behavior.
- Must interact and communicate with participants and parents.
- Responsible for communication and scheduling of makeup classes.
- Maintain supplies and report any supply needs to recreation manager.
- Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.
- Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, ETC.
Must have and maintain: CPR/AED certified or obtain within one (1) year of employment. Be a �Mandated Reporter� for the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to: frequently move about and position ones� self as in dance instruction.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Must be able to: work in an indoor environment with moderate to bright or low level lighting and moderate to loud noise.
HOURS
Vary depending on availability of candidate.
SALARY
16.00 - $20.00 DOQ
*Specialized Services*
- This category recognizes that certain positions within the District do not fit traditional job grades.
- Jobs in this category are populated by part-time instructors/fixed amount/gratuity based/other positions.
Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V