Dance Instructor II - Seasonal

City of Manhattan; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Manhattan seeks seasonal staff for Parks and Recreation programs, focusing on educational activities for youth and adults. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, facilitating programs, and providing excellent customer service. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess knowledge in related areas such as sports or dance, with varied work hours including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Seasonal employment opportunity

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Knowledge in applicable areas such as sports or dance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach educational programs for youth and adults.
• Assist in creating lesson plans and facilitate programming.
• Provide customer service and perform minor first aid.

Skills

Knowledge of sports

Communication

Customer service

Job description

Starting Wage: $15.00/hour Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Shifts/Workdays and Hours: Variable (includes weeknights and weekend mornings)

How to apply: Using the “apply” button on this page, please complete the required online application. For general questions about the position, contact Parks and Recreation at 785-587-2757.

Description

(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)

Must be 18 years or older

Starting Wage: $15.00/hour Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Shifts/Workdays and Hours: Variable (includes weeknights and weekend mornings)

How to apply: Using the “apply” button on this page, please complete the required online application. For general questions about the position, contact Parks and Recreation at 785-587-2757.

The City of Manhattan values diversity and draws strength from the diversity of the team. The City is committed to providing opportunities for all employees to succeed by creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. The City is always seeking qualified Minority, Veteran, Women and Disabled applicants to fill available employment vacancies. The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Summary

Responsible for developing and teaching programs for the education of youth and/or adults in various Parks and Recreation programming, including but not limited to beginner sports, dance classes, homeschool physical education, cheerleading, tumbling, etc.

Job Duties

• Assists MPRD staff in creation of lesson plans and/or curriculums.
• Works alone (or with an Instructor I) to facilitate the necessary programming.
• Notifies, instructs, and corrects participant behavior that is inconsistent with program rules in a fair, timely, and polite manner.
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with students, parents and coworkers.
• Performs facility opening/closing responsibilities as directed.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional working relationships with others, individually and in a team environment and communicates in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Performs minor first aid for injuries that may occur when supervising.
• Possesses the characteristics of a strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Provides excellent customer service and possesses a service philosophy which reflects the mission for the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Additional Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and experience of applicable area of responsibility, which could include sports, game rules/regulations, and/or dance styles/techniques.
• Experience or desire to teach participants ages 3 to 18 years old.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Work facilities include Anthony and Eisenhower Recreation Centers, Douglass Activity Center, Eisenhower Baseball Fields, and Manhattan High School East Campus.
• Work is performed: weeknights and weekend mornings.
• Noise level and activity level will be varied.
• Stands, walks, sits, uses hands, handles, feels, speaks, hears, climbs stairs, pushes, pulls, or lifts up to 50 pounds.

Other Information

• This is a seasonal position and, as such, is not covered by KPERS.

About the company

The City of Manhattan, Kansas, provides municipal services for more than 50,000 residents.

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