Instructor - Dance Or Fitness Enrichment Job Martinsburg area,West Virginia USA,Education / Teaching

JOB TITLE:

CONTRACT INSTRUCTOR - DANCE OR FITNESS ENRICHMENT

Reports To:

DANCE COORDINATOR

Post Closes: ONCE FILLED

Compensation: CONTRACTED HOURLY RATE BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND FIELD

SUMMARY

Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation is seeking a skilled, passionate community member to lead a Dance and/or Fitness enrichment module for local homeschool students, ages 9-16 on Fridays from 1:30-2:20 PM (ages 9-10) and 2:30-3:20 PM (ages 11-16). Classes should be hands-on and accessible, covering general Dance or Fitness education. These classes are held on most Fridays, Sept.

-May.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 21 years of age minimum
Plan and teach a 4-week class series in Dance or Fitness (runs every Friday)
Comfortable teaching Dance and/or Fitness basics to mixed-age, mixed-skill-level students
Provide simple, achievable learning goals appropriate for ages 9-16
Maintain a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment
Communicate material and equipment needs to the Dance Program Coordinator
Follow all MBCPR policies and safety procedures

ESSENTIAL DUITES AND REPONSIBILITES include the following:

Plans and delivers a structured 4-week Dance or Fitness curriculum with clear, age-appropriate learning goals
Prepares and organizes class structure, materials, and activities for each session
Maintains a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment for mixed-age groups
Communicates with the Dance Program Coordinator regarding attendance, supply needs, and student concerns
Serves as a point of contact for parents regarding class content and student progress
Adheres to MBCPR safety procedures and reports incidents promptly

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

Completes daily duties with efficiency and minimal supervision. Provides reports to the team weekly or as required.

COMMUNICATION – VERBAL AND WRITTEN

A clear communicator who shares information with the supervisor, team members, and parents to support smooth program operation. Must handle differences of opinion professionally, follow instructions conscientiously, and function well as part of a team.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, REQUIREMENTS, VISUAL ACUITY, AND

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work occurs primarily indoors, occasionally outdoors, in a variety of conditions. Tasks may require standing for long periods, lifting/carrying equipment or kits up to 50 pounds, and setting up/tearing down tech or building stations. Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Bending, kneeling, or crouching to assist with builds or equipment setup
Standing for sustained periods
Visual acuity to supervise safe use of tools and technology
Exposure to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions

Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.