Summer Camp Dance Instructor

Description

Over View:

The Summer Camp Dance Instructor is a seasonal position. We offer competitive compensation, and PTO for seasonal employees. This job is for energetic, friendly, and creative people with experience leading a dance class. We are looking for dance instructors for our summer dance camps, with opportunity for year-round part-time work.

Job Purpose:
The Dance Instructor leads energetic and fun dance classes for youth or adults, with an emphasis on technique and artistry. The Dance Instructor implements and engages participants in lessons and activities in an age-appropriate environment. Must be comfortable multi-tasking in chaotic environments. A high priority is placed on communication, organization, and risk management with this position. Must be comfortable engaging with ages 3-12.

Essential Functions:

• Classes vary between 1-14 week long classes that meet once a week.
• Guide and develop participants’ individual talents.
• Participate in maintaining cleanliness of facility and supplies as well as properly storing and organizing equipment/materials on site.
• Monitor and maintain the safety of all participants.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about daily activities and student progress when needed.
• Set and enforce rules and expectations.
• Understand, communicate, and enforce Park District rules and policies to participants and the public.
• Attend all staff meetings and training programs as specified.
• Be knowledgeable of detailed lesson plans and calendars that include a variety of age appropriate activities to keep participants active, excited, safe, and engaged.
• Address any participant behavior/disciplinary issues with the Program Supervisor / Coordinator.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents immediately.
• Become familiar with participants; know their names, personalities, skills and interests.
• Identify and observe equipment daily for possible maintenance needs and adjustments; report maintenance needs to Supervisor / Coordinator.
• Complete all paperwork as required including, but not limited to reports and logs.

Additional Functions:

• Assist with additional recitals or community dance events.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Supervisor or other Park District administration.
• Model and promote good leadership and teamwork in students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Work Experience Required:

• Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 1 month of employment and keep certification current. The District provides this training.
• Must obtain Mandated Reporter Certification.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be organized, responsible, professional, and able to proactively communicate.
• Must have the ability to solve problems as they arise and be able to perform tasks without direct supervision.
• Must possess basic knowledge of a variety of age appropriate activities or skills applicable to assignment.
• Must be highly motivated and able to assume a positive and active role in programming, even while working under potentially stressful conditions (hot or cold weather, upset or injured participants, etc.)
• Must have the ability to be firm with participants when necessary, enforce park district rules, and make sound decisions in order to secure the safety and well-being of all campers, facilities, and equipment.

Recommended:

• Multiple years of dance experience.
• BFA in Dance Performance or Performing Arts preferred.
• Experience working with youth, especially in a recreation, visual arts or performing arts setting.

Work Environment, Physical Demands and Considerations:

• Frequent walking, running, standing, reaching, bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Majority of work is in the studio.
• May be exposed to occasional inclement weather including heat, humidity, and rain.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions efficiently and effectively and to read and understand printed material.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate well with others.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and exercise judgment in all aspects of responsibility.
• Ability to resolve conflict safely, calmly and effectively.

Hours:
Monday - Sunday programming; hours vary depending on program assignment (Approximately 1-10 hours per week depending on enrollment, Summer Camps approximately 10-40 hours per week.)

Customers:
Internal: Employees of Park District
External: Patrons of Park District of Oak Park; residents of Oak Park, WSSRA, Partner Organizations including governmental and non-profit groups, and the Oak Park Business Community

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, functions, activities or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Qualifications

Salary : $15 - $19