Dance Instructor

Job Title: Dance Instructor

Department: Recreation

Reports to: Dance Coordinator

Job Class: Regular Part-Time, non-exempt

Salary: $18.00 an hour DOQ

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Dance Coordinator, the Dance Instructor is responsible for conducting various dance programs.

Schedule: Thursdays and Saturday mornings/early afternoons. 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.

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 oversee up to 10 participants at a time in a class setting.
• 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.
• Trained in ballet, tap, and jazz dance.
• Must be 16 years old.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to act as substitute instructor on short notice.
• Knowledge or training in contemporary, lyrical, and musical theatre dance technique

Environmental & Physical Demands

• Indoor work environment with the possibility for outdoor instruction.