Dance Instructor

CLASSIFICATION:  PART TIME, NON-EXEMPT
EMPLOYMENT GRADE:  4

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position of Dance Instructor is a part-time position.  The Dance Instructor is under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor and is responsible for planning and teaching a developmentally appropriate class for students of various ages in a variety of dance techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Shall ensure program activities are conducted safely and conducted according to all safety guidelines
• Organize class and ensure that the program is of high quality, efficiency and safety at all times.
• Work is performed at a self-controlled pace, but may vary depending on the demands of the job required.
• Develop and prepare a plan of activities suited for children
• Develop, plan and implement spring recital and holiday dance show annually
• Be vocal while explaining activities
• Organize and supervise specific activities for the skill that is being taught
• Deliver quality customer service at all times.  Remembering to keep information confidential
• Accident, incident reports must be turned in the day the accident occurred.  Any major accidents must be reported to the Recreation Supervisor immediately
• Shall keep the Recreation Supervisor informed of any changes or problems that may arise in the class meeting.
• Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the District's safety program
• Take attendance for each class
• Collect program evaluations when necessary
• Maintain an organized session
• Shall perform other work as is assigned by the Recreation Supervisor and/or the Superintendent of Recreation
• Prevent accidents through enforcement of policies, rules, regulations and ordinances governing the conduct of children during programs
• Attend all required staff meetings with Recreation Supervisors as well as other staff

SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT:

• Uphold safety and risk management strategies in support of and compliance with Park District policies, procedures, ordinances and practices
• Familiarity with and effective implementation of the Employee Safety Manual, Emergency Response Plan, and Crisis Management Plan
• Attend professional educational and safety trainings
• Assist with emergency procedures and building evaluation
• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment when performing duties, based on job tasks
• Correct unsafe conditions and/or report them to supervisor
• Promptly report hazardous conditions, accidents and injuries to supervisor
• Complete incident/accident report forms and promptly forwards them to supervisor

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS"

• Degree in Dance Education or related field preferred
• Minimum 2 - 3 years teaching experience
• Minimum 8 years of dance experience
• High School Diploma Required
• Complete knowledge of a variety of dance techniques
• Ability to teach in any given class situation
• Certified in Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED within 3 months of hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly required to talk, hear or read
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds; and over 30 pounds with assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Employee should be able to maintain a positive working relationship with other employees
• Possess the ability to work well with the general public, parents, peers and park district employees
• Employee must work effectively under deadlines in a variety of environments and elements.
• Employee must demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work
• Employee must be able to function in a sometimes fast and ambiguous environment

PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• None

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Employee performs most activities indoors.  Indoor environmental conditions will include lighting and temperature

COGNITIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be knowledgeable about subject matter and constantly strive for improvement
• Employee must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of the position
• Must be able to respond to and handle children's behaviors in a positive appropriate manner
• Employee must have the ability to follow directions
• Employee must have good verbal communications skills
• Employee must possess time management and organization skills to effectively perform the job
• Employee must have the ability to make judgments with respect to confidential information and problem solving