Dance Arts Instructor Jobs

The Dance Arts Instructor is responsible for assisting the Dance Arts Supervisor with planning and implementing the curriculum set forth for the Dance Arts Conservatory. The Dance Arts Instructor is responsible for performing the essential functions as outlined in this description.

The Dance Arts Instructor is directly responsible to the Dance Arts Supervisor

TRAINING CAN BE OBTAINED THROUGH CHAMPAIGN PARK DISTRICT

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification through American Heart Association or accredited agency
• Facility training
• Anyone who will be driving a Champaign Park District vehicle will need to complete and pass a driving test from one of our certified Champaign Park District trainers
• Bloodborne pathogen training
• Harassment Prevention training
• MR Acknowledgement sheet
• Concussion training through Center for Disease Control
• Mandated reporter certification

CLASSIFICATION

• Part-time
• Non-exempt, hourly

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing the Dance Arts classes and activities
• Maintains a safe environment at all times
• Responsible for maintaining and keeping all equipment and supplies in proper storage areas
• Completes time sheets, accident reports, etc. in a timely manner
• Assists with tech week responsibilities
• Provides the Dance Arts Supervisor with written and oral evaluations of the classes/activities
• Helps the Dance Arts Supervisor track make-up and drop-in students
• Attends Dance Arts staff meetings
• Follow all Champaign Park District safety policies and perform all work in a manner that ensures the safety of the public, fellow employees, and themselves
• Assists the Dance Arts Supervisor with outreach initiatives.
• Wears appropriate attire during working hours
• Updates class attendance sheets every day classes meet
• Schedules and leads rehearsals preparing students effectively for performances
• Communicates effectively with staff, students, and parents
• Assists with the annual dance performance

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Must be able to present in front of a group while demonstrating dance.

PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Extensive physical fitness
• Stretching, kicking, squatting, bending, twisting, stepping, jumping, and other movements related to dance
• Must be able to lift supplies and equipment (approximately up to 50 pounds) when needed
• Extended periods of time with elevated heart rate
• Must be willing and able to administer 1st Aid and/or CPR if needed
• Must be able to demonstrate the following to participants:

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Must be able to teach in facilities without air conditioning and occasionally teach outdoors in changing temperatures
• Must be able to work in a shared office environment
• Work under pressure with interruptions
• Must be able to teach in changing work environment depending on where classes are scheduled

COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS

• Should be safety conscious at all times
• Must be able to work well with people, resolve problems fairly and with judgment in keeping with the mission of the district
• Must be able to represent the district in a positive manner
• Should exercise creativity and resourcefulness in developing and implementing fitness classes
• Must be able to respond quickly and accurately to changing project conditions