Dance Instructor

Job Details: Job Location: Fitness & Recreation Center (F&RC) - Barrington, IL, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Evening, Job Category: Dance/Cheer/Poms, 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