Dance Instructor PT

About the role

This position requires you to be comfortable working out of both recreation centers, Eagle Pointe and Bison Ridge. We are excited to announce that we are currently seeking a Dance Instructor II to join our team at the Recreation Center.

Responsibilities

• Choreograph dance routines and practices at the performing level.
• Assist with setup, preparation, and planning of dance classes.
• Develop and implement dance curriculum.
• Create and maintain a safe and fun learning environment for all participants.
• Follow all City and Department guidelines and policies.

Requirements

• Experience, Education, and Formal Training:
  • Dance Instructor I - Three years of experience as a dancer.
  • To have or obtain CPR, First Aid, Concussion Awareness and Universal Precautions Certifications.
  • Ability to be trained to teach beginning class levels.
  • Ability to learn to teach intermediate level dance classes and choreography.
  • Ability to learn to teach advanced level dance classes and choreography.
  • Ability to take on lead instructor functions and support recreation coordinator in administrative functions as they pertain to the dance program and events.
  • Must be highly motivated and take direction well.
  • Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
  • Must have three years of prior experience as a dancer.
  • Knowledge of basic dance instruction.
  • Ability to choreograph beginning level routines.
  • Ability to select and cut age appropriate music.
  • Ability to demonstrate dance skills.
  • Ability to read, interpret and apply operating policies and procedures.
  • All of above, plus:
    • One year of Dance instruction experience.
    • The ability to teach intermediate level Dance.
    • The ability to take on leadership roles during tot, and beginning/advanced beginning level classes.
    • The ability to instruct other instructors to teach tot, beginning and advanced beginning level classes.
    • All of above, plus:
      • Mastery of the instruction of tot, beginning, advanced beginning, intermediate and advanced level dance classes.
      • Two years of dance instruction experience.
      • The ability to choreograph intermediate and advanced level routines.
      • All of above, plus:
        • Mastery of the instruction of tot, beginning, advanced beginning, intermediate and advanced level dance classes.
        • Two years experience instructing intermediate and advanced dance classes in recreation or a private studio, or two years as a City of Commerce City Dance Instructor III.
        • The ability to help coordinate dance performances and recitals from costume ordering to program order and all necessary administrative functions related to performances in support of the recreation coordinator.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of choreography of advanced class levels.
• Ability to help coordinate dance performances and recitals from costume ordering to program order and all necessary administrative functions related to performances in support of the recreation coordinator.

Skills

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming work environment for all of our employees.

Benefits

• Recreation Center Membership: Employees are eligible for a membership to the Commerce City Recreation Center for $5.00 per year.
• Golf Course Green Fees: Employees can play the City's award-winning Buffalo Run Golf Course at a rate of $9.00 for 9-holes or $18.00 for 18-holes. Employees can also purchase golf merchandise at discounted prices.
• Health Benefits: The city monitors the hours worked for seasonal and variable hour employees. In the event that they work more than 1,560 hours within the ACA measurement period, they will be offered health benefits.
• Wellness: Employees are eligible to earn up to $100 for participation in various wellness activities offered by the City throughout the year.
• Pay Increases: Employees are eligible for a pay increase around the time of their annual appraisal following a successful evaluation.
• Sick Time: Accrual is 1 hour per 30 hours worked
• Free RTD Pass
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Employer

City of Commerce City
Address: 7887 E 60th Ave
Commerce City, Colorado, 80022
Phone: 3032893634
Website: http://www.c3gov.com

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