Dance Instructor

Kentwa; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Kent Parks & Recreation is seeking a part-time Dance Instructor to teach Hip Hop, Drill, Jazz, and other styles at Kent Commons. The role offers up to 14 hours per week with hourly pay of $21.00–$24.00, located at Kent Commons Community Center.

The instructor will prepare and teach classes, manage a small group, and assist with recitals in December and June. Qualifications include being 18+, experience with youth and adults, and knowledge of youth dance programming.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience with kids, teens, and adults.
• Experience in youth dance programming.

Responsibilities

• Dance instructors teach dance styles to children in the community.
• Prepare for class, teach class, and clean up the space after class.
• Keep groups to no more than 12 students.
• Meet safety guidelines and complete attendance/incident reports.

Skills

Dance knowledge

Youth experience

Safety awareness

Job description

## Dance InstructorApplylocations: Kent Commonstime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 9 Days Agojob requisition id: R2138Come work at a place where you have a direct impact on the quality of life for Kent residents, business owners and visitors alike!**Dance** **Instructor**- Hip Hop/Drill/Jazz etc. (Kent Parks & Recreation, Kent Commons)**Part-time, 14 hrs. per week or less****Hourly Pay:** $21.00 - 24.00**Location:** Kent Commons Community Center**Qualifications:**Must be at least 18 years of ageExperience in working with kids, teens, and adultsExperience and knowledge of youth dance programming experience**Responsibilities:**Dance instructors can teach different styles of dance to children in the community. Day-to-day tasks include preparing for class, teaching class, and cleaning up the space after class. Instructors will primarily teach a group of no more than 12 students. Music recitals are held in early December and June.**Schedule:**Typical schedule during afterschool hours (4pm-8:30pm) and on Saturdays (9am-2pm). A mutually agreed upon schedule will be determined after the application and interview process.**Tentative Start Date:**September**Dance Instructor duties and responsibilities include:*** Provide fun, informative and exciting classes or learning opportunities in assigned program area.* Select all music and choreograph all dance combinations.* Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.* Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.* Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.* Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.* Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report any unsafe working conditions or hazards.* Complete required administrative reports, such as attendance logs and incident reports.* Must pass a position relevant criminal background check.**Skill Requirements:*** Demonstrate thorough knowledge of assigned recreation programs, activities, and services.* Demonstrate knowledge of safety guidelines and practices.* Skill in overseeing and instructing/teaching others.* Ability to handle conflict and solve problems using tact, patience, and courtesy.* Ability to navigate emergency situations.* Work with diverse groups of people in a tactful, effective, and respectful manner.* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the community and program participants.* Follow instructions, both written and verbal.* Ability to safely perform job tasks in a variety of park and non-park settings.Temporary employees with the City of Kent do not receive insurance or time off benefits outside of those which are legally mandated. In certain instances, temporary employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the State of Washington’s Department of Retirement Systems.The City of Kent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.