Specialist Instructor

Position Summary

Provide quality program classes that teach participants the terminology and technique associated with specific styles of dance, such as ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, ballroom, belly dance, etc.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Engage and communicate with members, make them feel welcome and address them by name.
• Identify and address new participants.
• Remain up to date on current programs and facility schedules to provide enhanced member satisfaction.
• Create a fun and safe environment in which to learn Dance.
• Responsible for the health and safety of individuals during class. Appropriately provide and implement classes in accordance with National and State standards and guidelines.
• Perform rescue/first aid when necessary.
• Report accidents and injuries as well as complete accident reports.
• Set up and break down equipment as needed.
• Attend 80% of staff meetings.
• Role model core values of: Respect, Honesty, Caring and Responsibility with members and staff.
• Continually enhance professional development through additional workshops, educational courses and/or appropriate reading material.
• Maintain accurate participant records/attendance.
• Responsible for finding class coverage and/or communicating with supervisor to cancel class.
• Instruct age-appropriate classes using age-appropriate music. Responsible for choreography of routines within class.
• Attendance at special performance events during the year, i.e. Spirit Day and Annual Recital.

Qualifications

• The individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. 
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or education required. 
• Education and/or Experience High School (GED) preferred Minimum age 18 years Proof of teaching experience or willingness to train