Dance Instructor

Des Plaines Park District; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Des Plaines Park District is seeking a part-time Dance Instructor responsible for teaching various dance styles to children and teens. This role requires in-depth dance experience, the ability to create lesson plans, and excellent customer service skills. Join a dedicated team enriching lives through dance education in a supportive community environment.

Benefits

All recreational facilities at no charge during active employment

Free individual outdoor pool pass

Discounted fitness center pass

Discounted meeting/party space rentals

No charge for general programs/pre-registration

Discounted contractual classes/programs

No charge for all golf facilities

Qualifications

• Must be 17 years of age or older.
• Previous experience working with kids ages 6 – 15.
• Previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety, education, and recreation programming for dance classes.
• Effectively demonstrate and teach dance skills ranging from beginner to advanced.
• Maintain accurate records including attendance and progress of participants.

Skills

In-depth experience in dance

Ability to work independently

Excellent customer service

Education

High School diploma or in progress

Job description

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ABOUT US: The Des Plaines Park District, established in 1919, features more than 50 parks and facilities. As an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency, we service a culturally diverse and growing community with hundreds of affordable recreational and educational programs, classes, and events for kids, teens, adults, and families each season. "Enriching Lives Everyday" is our vision and our constant goal.

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Job Title: Dance & Acro Instructor

Grade: N/A - Specialty Instructor

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Department: Recreation

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Cultural Arts Manager

Supervises: N/A

BASIC FUNCTION

Responsible for the safety, education, and recreation programming for a variety of dance classes.

Essential Duties

• Follow existing syllabus.
• Attend all pre-season in service training sessions and staff meetings.
• Communicate matters of importance with the Cultural Arts Supervisor.
• Submit routine paperwork, such as Incident Reports, as they come due.
• Enforce facility rules.
• Work cooperatively as a team member with other program staff members.
• Evaluates participant’s progress and performance on a continual basis for the purpose of immediately helping the participant to improve their dance skills and confidence.
• Effectively demonstrate and teach dance skills ranging from beginner to advanced in disciplines including, but not limited to: ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, acro and/or hip hop.
• Create and effectively implement lesson plans appropriate to program level and participant’s abilities.
• Maintain accurate records including, but not limited to: attendance and progress of participants.
• Possess ability to select and organize music and dances for annual recital and instructional classes.
• Develop choreography for dance annual recital and instructional classes.
• Continue education by attending staff meetings and training sessions.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently or with limited direction; anticipate needs for success of the dance program.
• Maintain and promote excellent customer service relations with patrons, parents, and other affiliates.
• Recognize, report, and respond to any unsafe conditions, and possible or definite hazards.
• Performs job safely and in compliance with district policies and procedures.
  
  

Other Duties

• Coordinate staff to direct patrons in the event of an emergency such as severe weather or fire.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Park District Safety and Crisis Manuals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or in progress

Experience: Must be 17 years of age or older.

In depth experience in dance.

Previous experience working with kids ages 6 – 15.

Previous teaching experience.

Certifications: CPR and First Aid Certification

PERKS & BENEFITS: PART TIME STAFF

• All recreational facilities at no charge during active employment, discounts for dependents
• A free individual outdoor pool pass to three aquatic facilities, or family pass at 50% discount
• A free annual or monthly fitness center and/or indoor aquatic center pass
• Rent meeting/party spaces at 50% discount
• No charge for general programs/pre-registration (some exclusions apply)
• Contractual classes/programs at a discounted rate
• All golf facilities at no charge including Golf Center Golf Course, Lake Park, and Mountain View Adventure Center
  
  

Des Plaines Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Des Plaines Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. If you need any special accommodations, please contact our HR Coordinator, Ellie Asa, at the Park District at 847-391-5099 or email at [e-mail] so that we may make the necessary arrangements for you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Recreational Facilities

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