The Dance Instructor is responsible for duties related to dance classes including communication with supervisor and Park District staff, instructing students, choreographing dance combinations, taking attendance, controlling the music source (CD player/IPOD/Bluetooth), demonstrating dance combinations, and possibly creating routines for performance at the recital for recital level classes. The Dance Instructor should be passionate about building relationships with students and will be responsible for teaching a dynamic group of students a range of diverse techniques.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Program instruction: Teach a variety of dance classes for various ages 18 months through adult.
- Observe students to determine physical and artistic qualifications and limitations and plans programs to meet students’ needs and aspirations.
- Explain and demonstrate techniques and methods of regulating movements of body to musical or rhythmic accompaniment.
- Motivate and inspire students to achieve their goals in their chosen area of dance.
- Evaluate student performance and make recommendations for improvement.
- Enforce a fun and creative environment.
- Keep up to date disciplinary actions and implement any changes to dance routines and curriculum as needed.
- Take accurate attendance for each class each session.
- Work with the Recreation Supervisor and Dance Coordinator to expand youth and adult dance program.
- Assist with the recruitment of professional dance instructors.
- Attend meetings with dance staff on a regular basis to coordinate class curriculum.
- Work with the Dance Coordinator to order costumes and supplies for classes and recital.
- Attend all rehearsals and performances as scheduled.
- Keep supplies and storage area neat and organized.
- Provide positive and professional communication with customers.
- Report any problems, unsafe conditions, behavior issues and accidents to the Recreation Supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $19.51 – $30.00 Hourly
Location: West Ridge Center – Highland Park, IL
Status: Part Time