Creative Movement & Dance coach

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (These duties are a general description and are not all-inclusive)

• Select and plan class content, which may include stretching, improvisation, dance techniques, strength exercises or combinations. (Classes may include a warm up period).
• Give advice/guidance on:

Physical and spacial awareness, use of body to express artistic ideas, musicality (rhythm, feel etc), choreography skills, stage presentation and focus.

Knowledge of dance theory and terminology.

• Develops a yearly plan & presents it to the Project manager Principal for approval.
• Develops daily lesson plans and shares plan with the class assistants (if present).
• Selects all music and choreography of dance combinations.
• Design a recital program.
• Determine class skill and age levels with later adjustments as necessary.
• Select costumes.
• Solicit volunteers to assist with rehearsals and performance.
• Attend periodic staff meetings.
• Integrate annual recitals in conjunction with other PA instructors.
• Planning activities.
• Adapting teaching methods to meet student´s needs.
• Monitoring student´s performance.
• Responsible for the supervision of registered participants.
• Create a positive, safe & nurturing learning environment.
• Stresses fun, sportsmanship & teamwork.
• Support acting and singing tutors in terms of bringing movement skills to the other disciplines.
• Work with other staff to co-ordinate the end of term productions in terms of presentation, administrative/operational requirements.
• Maintains good working relationship with the participants, parents, staff & officials.
• Communicates well with project manager, participants, parents & staff about class information.
• Recruits participants.
• Motivates participants to commit to long-term participation.
• Develops rapport with members and respond to questions related to the specialty and/or other program services
• Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
• Organize performance groups, and direct their rehearsals.

Qualifications

Passion for working with and inspiring young people.

• Must be passionate about the specialty.
• Previous experience of working with children aged (9-17)
• Three years of experience teaching dance
• At least 18 years of age
• Must be available to work on Friday& Saturday hours
• Demonstrates ability to work well with children and diverse populations.
• Ability to lead and communicate with children, parents and other staff.
• Strong ability to choreograph and teach within your styles.
• Flair for generating creative ideas and the ability to present them to others.
• A good working knowledge of the dance and performing arts industry.
• Enthusiasm, passion, patience, self-discipline
• Organization skills and self/time management skills.
• To be resourceful and adaptable, and the ability to solve problems
• Background in teaching youth sports, working with children and general knowledge of a variety of sports.
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule.
• Be flexible, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and creative and have a good sense of humor.
• Having good sense of quality music.
• Being able to control groups of pupils.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to demonstrate basic to intermediate steps in ballet, jazz, hip hop & lyrical.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience coaching youth sports.
• Dance Degree
• Certification in a dance teaching method

Minimum experience

3-7 years