Dance Instructor
Summary
Teach and plan age-appropriate dance classes for children, ensuring safety and organizing recitals, under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor.
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