Dance Assistant

Dance Assistant

Job Description

Summary

Under the direction of Recreation Supervisor and Dance Coordinator. Dance Assistants are responsible for assisting Dance Instructors. Assist in coordinating class as directed by the instructor. Assist in class management.

Qualifications

Must be at least 16 years old.  Experience in dance preferred. Ability to work independently and creatively. Pleasant and friendly demeanor. Must be CPR/AED certified, will train.

Essential Functions

1. Arrive in studio no earlier than 15 minutes prior to the start of your first class for preparation.


2. Responsible for set up and clean up of studio.


3. Maintain materials and storage areas.


4. Maintain a classroom atmosphere that is conducive to learning.


5. Meet regular and predictable attendance requirements.


6. Assist in preparing students to perform in dances for the annual dance recital and showcases.


7. Work as a team with the dance staff to achieve the overall purpose of the program.


8. Demonstrate good communication skills teaching a classroom.


9. Greet parents and students.


10. Display a cooperative, positive attitude when working with staff and students.


11. Provide positive interaction and communication with the children.


12. Release children only to parents or with their written permission.


13. Keep in consideration all safety guidelines and procedures.

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Physiological Considerations

1. Frequently sitting and walking.


2. Occasionally balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching.


3. May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds when setting up for certain programs or activities.

Environmental Considerations

1. Employee general work area is indoors, in a smoke fee, open office environment with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting.


2. Protective clothing is not required unless a specific project or task requires appropriate safety measures such as hearing or eye protection, use of respirators and other protective items as needed.


3. Employee may be exposed to a variety of communicable diseases to include exposure to the potential of blood borne pathogens in a number of settings and areas within the Park District area.

Cognitive Considerations

1. Employee must be able to listen, hear and speak.


2. Job occasionally involves exposure to outdoor conditions.


3. Use of hands and fingers will regularly be required, and the ability to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time.


4. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.

Safety Consideration

1. Worker must be able to follow direction from supervisor with safe and effective follow through.


2. Worker must be able to use good safety awareness and judgment.


3. Worker must be able to participate in safety related training as required.

Employee Benefits: Pool membership, fitness membership, fitness classes, and access to park district-run programs.

Pay Range- $15-16 Per Hour

Revised 9/2025