Summer Camp Dance Specialist

Statement of General Purpose:

The Dance Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing, and teaching one or more artistic and cultural types of age-appropriate dance and physical recreation lessons and activities to multi-aged club members at one of our three community centers located in North, South, and West Philadelphia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and facilitate high-quality and engaging dance and physical education activities and routines for multi-aged club members utilizing existing Boys & Girls Club of America resources as well as creating individually drafted lesson plans.
• Create 4-6 week project that concludes with a culminating event with campers incorporating knowledge and skills obtained through dance activities and lessons.
• Schedules, supervises, leads, and participates in dance activities, providing guidance, direction, instruction, and motivation to all participants.
• Oversees conduct and behavior, preventing altercations and injuries through non-confrontational, non-physical. Non-threatening techniques; corrects disciplinary problems in an understanding, positive, and non-physical manner.
• Trains, rehearses, and prepares dance routines for exhibits, shows, festivals, etc.; organizes and conducts competitions, related activities, and tournament play among area human service agencies and community centers.
• Ensure all necessary materials and supplies are available and prepared in advance.
• Track and monitor program supplies, ensuring they are used properly and efficiently; monitor the usage and storage of materials that may pose safety risks.
• In partnership with Summer Camp Coordinator and Counselors, manage classroom behaviors and overall positive learning environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe program space.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth by building strong relationships with participants and demonstrating and promoting positive and professional communication, behavior, and engagement.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all program participants at all times.
• Support daily program operations, as needed, which may include accompanying children on trips, distributing snacks, or other related tasks.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Skills/ Knowledge Required:

• Strong Knowledge and understanding of different methods, techniques and skills required for instructing one or more artistic and cultural types of dance lessons and activities for multi-aged club members.
• Experience working with children, preferably in a summer camp setting.
• Ability to manage a group of up to 20 children.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction to program participants.
• Ability to apply creativity, imagination, spontaneity, humor, perseverance, and a variety of motivational techniques to make activities engaging and successful.
• Ability to effectively communicate positively, professionally and productively to all participants, clients, families, volunteers and co-workers.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Two (2) years of formal post-high school training or education; high school diploma required.

- Two (2) years of experience leading or teaching classes or groups in the recreational, cultural dance areas assigned.

- Any equivalent combination of acceptable training, education and experience.

- Ability to submit all required background checks, health screenings, and other regulatory documentation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)
• Dance: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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