Performing Arts Camp Student Instructor

Department:
Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs

Pay Range: $15 - $25 /Hourly

Job Status:
Seasonal (120 days or less);
Days, Evenings, and/or Weekends

JOB SUMMARY

Provide fun summer camp instruction in creative movement, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, acro, contemporary & musical theater dance styles and/or acting to all ages of beginner level students. May substitute teach classes of intermediate/advanced level.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Be creative and collaborative and work well as a member of a team.

* Communicate with and between supervisors, participants, and parents with regard to the program and the students.

* Provide backstage help with performances.

* Show professionalism, energy, responsibility, dependability, and have the ability to multi-task.

* Set up materials, equipment, and other items for programs/activities.

* Assist with costuming for performances.

* Prepare and rehearse students for demonstrations and performance.

Dance:
Prepare curriculum for class and follow structured format while also being flexible. Choreograph routines for class demonstrations and recitals. Knowledge in teaching basic progressions of dance and movement education.

Drama: prepare a curriculum of acting including but not limited to character development, games, terminology and directions, musical theatre, and improvisation. Be creative and collaborative and work well as a member of a team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

* 7 years of dancing or acting training required.

* Enrolled in dance or drama courses through a public or private institution preferred.

Licenses or

Certifications:

Driver License preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

High degree of human relations skills. Ability to effectively communicate and manage information to peers, staff, and volunteers. Ability to motivate, coach, and lead participants in the field of dance and/or drama.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is very physical and may involve some lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light to medium weight (5-50 pounds). Tasks may involve standing on your feet for an extended period of time, demonstrating dance moves, and bending over to assist students with physical corrections. Must be able to communicate orally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

The City has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The City of Roswell, Georgia commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state, and federal laws. The City's policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.