Salary: $13.01 – $15.00 Hourly
Location : Appleton, WI
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2023-139
Department: Parks, Recreation and Facilities Mgmt
Division: Recreation – Seasonal Workers
Opening Date: 08/07/2023
Closing Date: 8/21/2023 11:59 PM Central
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assist the instructor in teaching youth dance or acrobatic classes
- Ability to instruct and demonstrate the fundamentals of hip hop, acrobatics, jazz, ballet, lyrical and tap dance
- Be a positive role model for students
- Assist in the preparation of class curriculum, choreography and content
- Work with instructor to prepare students for end of program dance recital
- Manage and maintain equipment required for class
- Conduct class with proper student discipline and enthusiasm for dance
- Use safety techniques to properly instruct students
- Communicate with lead instructor and/or supervisor regarding any student/parent issues
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
- Effectively instruct and maintain a safe learning atmosphere
- Create a welcoming environment for participants
- Attends staff meetings
- Accurately complete paperwork required (timesheet, accident forms, etc)
Typical Qualifications
Must be at least fifteen years of age.
Education: Must have completed at least one year of high school (Program/Activity Leader I)
Experience: Knowledge and/or background of the specific program, program related experience/training required
- Knowledge of the principles and skills of dance
- Two or more years of dance training preferred
- Ability to teach preschool through high school age children
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the public and to do so in a professional manner
- Strong oral communication skills
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR
- Shall wear Parks and Recreation staff uniform per the City of Appleton dress code
- Adhere to the City of Appleton and Parks and Recreation Department policies and procedures
Supplemental Information
Pay Grade (Program/Activity Leader I): 3
Program: Dance & Acrobatics
Work Location: City Center Studios
Time Frame: September – March: Must be available from 3:00-9:00 pm Monday through Thursday and Saturday mornings from 8:00 am-1:00 pm
May-July: Must be available from 3:00-9:00 pm Monday through Friday
This position is a non-benefitted position with the City of Appleton.