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:
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