East Athens Educational Dance Center Program Leader

About the role

The purpose of this job is to assist in planning, developing and evaluating programs in the Leisure Services Department for the Athens-Clarke County community. This position supports daily program activities, prepares materials and assures programs are maintained and staffed at an appropriate level. The position also manages front desk duties including answering telephones, program registration, handling paperwork and directing the public as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the planning, developing and evaluating of programs and special events for all age groups in the community.
• Maintains and processes records, and updates reports, flyers, publications and promotional materials for programs and the facility.
• Instructs classes and/or conducts programs where necessary.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment and requisitions supplies for activities and events.
• Assists with the coordination of volunteer needs, recruitment, training and recognition at assigned facility.
• Prepares facility for programs and special events.
• Manages all social media, e-newsletters, memberships.
• Performs research for special projects, staff, and the general public.
• Provides support for community educational activities, outreach initiatives, workshops, and special programs that expand access to dance and arts education.
• Coordinates schedules and timesheets for contract instructors, accompanists, volunteers, and program participants, including assisting with training and orientation when needed.
• Enters classes and programs into registration and volunteer software and collects data for participation numbers, volunteer hours, ticket sales, and registration information for administrative reports and records.
• Coordinates space usage, facility rentals, and performance logistics for EAEDC programming, communicating necessary details to staff.
• Assists with Scholarship applications.

Requirements

• High school diploma with one year of recreational programming or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be certified in First Aid/CPR or have ability to attain within 6 months of employment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to use body members to work, move, or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors subject to rain, wind, cold and hot temperatures and potentially wildlife.
• Dance center position also requires the ability to demonstrate dance moves which may include jumping, turning quickly, and balancing.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.

Skills

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of assigned facility in the Leisure Services Department.
• Knowledge of management and recreational practices, policies, and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
• Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of the job.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, management, employees, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the Athens-Clarke County Government as they relate to the Leisure Services Department.
• Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.
• Ability to stay informed of any changes in policy, methods, operations, budgetary and equipment needs, etc. as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.
• Ability to effectively handle human relations and technical subjects.
• Ability to handle the required mathematical calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of administrative, technical, or professional languages.
• Ability to utilize mathematical formulas, to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide.
• Ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.
• Ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using athletic equipment and small tools.
• Ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.
• Ability to handle a variety of items such as athletic equipment and small tools.
• Minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.
• Ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Benefits

Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others.

Pay

Pay grade 113.

Schedule

General Schedule Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 11:00 AM-8:00 PM based on class schedules with Wednesday and Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. Summer schedules change to accommodate summer camps 8:00 AM-4:30 PM except for Mondays due to adult classes which convene until 7:00 PM. Rehearsal/Performance Schedule: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM during rehearsals and productions. Will be required to work evenings and weekends based on the production and community event schedules. May be required to work on religious holidays.