Pom and Dance Assistant Instructor

General Description

Assist with instructing recreational pom and dance classes for children ages 5 & up. Skills and performance routines taught to each of the four classes (K, 1st & 2nd grade, 3rd & 4th grade, 5th grade & up). Participants perform at a high school basketball game and at the season-ending recital.

Positions available for Fall/Winter for 20 weeks. Program runs from the end of September through the first week of March.

Work Schedule: One evening per week. Each class is 40 minutes in length. Thursdays from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Average of 1-3.5 hours per week, depending on the number of classes assisting. Searching for an assistant for the first 2 classes (4:30 pm to 6:30 pm) with the potential to assist additional classes until 8 pm if desired.

Classes held at the De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., De Pere, WI 54115

• Assist instruct pom & dance classes for youth ages 5 & up in conjunction with the head instructor.
• May assist choreographing routines appropriate to age group; routines approximately 2 minutes in length.
• Assist with preparations for recital performances.
• Communicate with parents and maintain good PR with staff and public.
• Identify and respond to participant behavior issues; document if necessary.
• Maintain appropriate safety measures for program participants

• Applicant should have knowledge of dance/pom terminology
• Possess the ability to perform advanced pom & dance skills
• Assist with choreographing pom & dance routines and progressively teach a specified age group
• Be energetic, enthusiastic, resourceful, and creative
• Possess the ability to work well with children and communicate effectively.

• At least 16 years of age
• Formal education not required
• Pom and dance experience is a must
• Previous teaching experience and experience working with children a plus.

There are no benefits associated with this position.