Dance Specialist

Congo Camp; Falls Church (VA); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Congo Camp seeks a Dance Specialist to lead age-appropriate dance and movement sessions. You will plan, prep, instruct, and breakdown daily dance blocks, partnering with Day Camp staff to keep transitions smooth and on time.

Responsibilities include planning sessions tailored to age and ability, creating a welcoming, safe environment, and managing space, equipment, and modifications. You will model teamwork and positive movement while upholding Virginia licensing standards.

Formación

• Experience leading youth dance, movement, or performing arts in camp, school, studio, or PE contexts.
• Ability to adapt movement to varied ages and abilities.
• Clear, upbeat communicator with safety-minded approach.
• Willingness to obtain Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification if not already held.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and facilitate dance sessions tailored to age and ability.
• Create a welcoming environment with clear cues for rhythm and movement.
• Ensure space safety, equipment checks, and modifications as needed.
• Model teamwork, creativity, and positive body awareness.
• Set up and clean up sound equipment and spaces; manage supplies within budget.
• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and confidentiality; support camp operations.

Conocimientos

Youth dance leadership

Movement education

Communication

Adapt choreography for children

Organizational skills

Educación

Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

About the role

Dance Specialists lead age-appropriate dance and movement sessions that are playful, energetic, safe, and inclusive. You’ll handle planning, prep, instruction, and breakdown for daily dance blocks while partnering with Day Camp staff to keep transitions smooth and on time.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate dance sessions tailored to age and ability (warm-ups, choreography, movement games, rhythm exercises, and cool-downs).
• Create a welcoming environment; use verbal, auditory, and visual cues for rhythm, form, and movement techniques.
• Manage safety: check space, sound equipment, and props; maintain spacing and floor movement flow; offer modifications/alternatives; and observe health needs or restrictions shared by leadership.
• Model creative expression, teamwork, and positive body awareness strategies.
• Set up/clean up sound equipment, props, and instructional spaces; follow sanitation protocols and organize storage; track inventory and request supplies within budget/approval.
• Monitor environment (heat/hydration, indoor ventilation, flooring suitability); identify and report hazards or maintenance issues; complete incident/accident reports as directed.
• Meet or exceed ACA practices and Virginia child day program licensing standards.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; be punctual, prepared, and flexible; perform other duties as assigned by the Camp Director or designee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading youth dance, movement, or performing arts (camp, school, studio, PE, recreation).
• Dance instruction training/certification or a strong background in teaching diverse dance styles and adapting movement for children is a plus.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR (or able to obtain before the season and maintain throughout employment).
• Clear, upbeat communicator with excellent group management; high-energy and safety-minded.
• Knowledge of inclusive and adaptive practices; ability to modify choreography and movement for varied abilities and comfort levels.
• Organized and reliable; comfortable working indoors/outdoors and moving/lightly lifting sound equipment and props.

Eligibility:

Must be at least 18 years old by the first day of employment and able to pass required background checks per Virginia regulations.