Dance Instructor - USAG Pre-Team and Team

TITLE:

Dance Instructor USAG Pre-Team and Team

DEPARTMENT:
Parks and Recreation

DATES:
Varies

PAY RATE: $20.07 - $28.69

General Task Statement:

Under the direction of the Program Supervisor/Coordinator, the Dance Instructor is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate instruction to children ages 7-15. The Dance Instructor will be responsible for teaching competitive gymnasts the USAG Level 3 and 4 floor and beam routines as well as leading basic ballet, stretching, and leaps/jumps on both floor and beam. Failure to plan or facilitate lesson plans that are progressive, safe, and developmentally appropriate may negatively impact a gymnast's performance in competition.

The Dance Instructor will be respectful of children, parents, and co-workers to ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained. They will be responsible for planning lessons that do not conflict with the recreational gymnastics classes' instruction or equipment needs. They will provide detailed dance instruction, including leading 1.5-3 hour practices, providing constructive and developmentally appropriate corrections and feedback, setting up all stations and activities in accordance with the lesson plans approved by the Program Supervisor/Coordinator, and monitoring students' progress and communicating concerns to the Program Supervisor/Coordinator regularly.

The Dance Instructor will be partially responsible for the success of the Level 3 and 4 team in competition and is expected to prepare gymnasts for competition, ensuring that routines are performed safely and in accordance with the USAG Compulsory Code of Points.

Supervision:

This position reports to the Chandler-Newberger Program Coordinator and the Division Manager.

PRERQUISITES FOR EMPLOYMENT:

* CPR Certification

* Up to 10 hours of staff training

* Pre-employment Drug/Alcohol Test

* Written exam

* Practical exam

* Structured oral interview

* Presentation of lesson plans

* A valid driver's license or reliable transportation to competitions from December-April

Qualifications:

* Must possess five (5) years of experience teaching ballet, lyrical, ballroom, Latin or modern dance to ages 4-12, including three (3) years or more of experience coaching and choreographing for competitive dancers.

* Previous experience coaching USAG Compulsory or pre-team preferred.

* Must possess or be willing to obtain USAG Competitive Coach Membership and maintain it as a condition of employment.

* Must be able to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certification from a nationally recognized institution and maintain it as a condition of employment.

* Must demonstrate knowledge of the USAG Women's Developmental Program.

Essential Function(s) Task Statements:

* Assist in the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate pre-competitive program for preschool and elementary-aged children.

o Demonstrate an understanding of USAG Compulsory routines and deductions, including but not limited to the following:

? Level 3 and 4 Performance Specifications on each event

? Level 3 and 4 Evaluation Points on each event

? Level 3 and 4 Developmental Skills on each event

? Level 3 and 4 Points of Empasis on each skill on each event

o Draft monthly lesson plans to safely and effectively prepare gymnasts for USAG Level 3 and 4 skills, according to the Compulsory Code of Points routines, flexibility, and conditioning text.

o Review lesson plans with the Program Supervisor/Coordinator and make any necessary edits according to their feedback.

o Follow proper skill progressions, as provided by the Program Supervisor/Coordinator.

o Supervise the use of equipment and facilitate lesson plans safely, using proper safe spotting techniques and clear, constructive feedback.

o Ensure the equipment and facility is clean, well-maintained and safe at all times; return equipment to its designated set up or storage place immediately after use.

* Supervise participants before, during, and after practice and in competition.

o Ensure children are supervised at all times.

o Provide engaging and supportive experiences for children through constructive feedback, varied activities, and individualized goals and…