GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for the implementation of youth dance programs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Minimum 16 years old with at least 4 years’ experience in dance required. Bachelor’s degree in dance or related field preferred. Knowledge of objectives and ideals of dance elements desired. Must have good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Demonstrate and teach dance skills to students in a variety of levels and disciplines of dance including but not limited to ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and/or hip hop.
2. Create and implement lesson plans appropriate to skill level and dance style.
3. Prepare participants for end of session shows or recitals as needed including choreographing dances, choosing costumes, and music and be in attendance for performances.
4. Present new ideas regarding dance programming.
5. Responsible for taking attendance and managing classroom behavior.
6. Must interact and communicate with participants and parents.
7. Responsible for communication and scheduling of makeup classes.
8. Maintain supplies and report any supply needs to recreation manager.
9. Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.
10. Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, ETC.

Must have and maintain: CPR/AED certified or obtain within one (1) year of employment. Be a “Mandated Reporter” for the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to: frequently move about and position ones’ self as in dance instruction.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to: work in an indoor environment with moderate to bright or low level lighting and moderate to loud noise.

HOURS

Vary depending on availability of candidate.

SALARY

16.00 - $20.00 DOQ

*Specialized Services*

• This category recognizes that certain positions within the District do not fit traditional job grades.
• Jobs in this category are populated by part-time instructors/fixed amount/gratuity based/other positions.

Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V