SINGING COACH

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

• Select and plan class content.
• Coaching individuals for a particular role in a play or musical.
• Developing a yearly plan & presenting it to the project manager for approval.
• Developing weekly lesson plans & organizing resources.
• Selecting all music needed for performance shows & productions.
• Teaching vocal and breathing exercises and techniques.
• Instructing in melody, harmony and improvisation.
• Practicing to keep up high levels in your own performance.
• Design a recital program.
• Determine class skill and age levels with later adjustments as necessary.
• Solicit volunteers to assist with rehearsals and performance.
• Attend periodic staff meetings.
• Integrate bi-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 dance 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 The project manager, participants, parents & staff about class information.
• 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
• Organize performance groups, and direct their rehearsals.

Qualifications

Passion for working with and inspiring young people.

• Must be passionate about the specialty.
• A good knowledge of singing styles.
• Possess a thorough understanding of musical notation, key, harmony, scales, melody, etc.
• Previous experience of working with children aged (9-17)
• Three years of experience teaching singing
• 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.
• Flair for generating creative ideas and the ability to present them to others.
• A good working knowledge of the singing 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.
• 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
• Be able to make alterations to the teaching plan as requested.

You may have an advantage if you can play one or more musical instruments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience coaching youth sports.
• Singing Degree
• Ideal applicants will also have strong background in piano and be able to accompany voice students on piano and be able to teach piano.

Minimum experience

3-7 years