Specialty Intructor - Dance/Tumbling - 5187531-0

We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for the Specialty Intructor - Dance/Tumbling position. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!

Why work at the City of Golden? Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play. The City of Golden has over 500 employees serving the community in parks and recreation, public works, public safety, and administration. The City offers a wide array of benefits and perks designed to enhance the work and wellness experience our employees enjoy today and into the future.


The Golden Parks and Recreation Department is a CAPRA Accredited Parks and recreation Department and most recently received the Gold Medal Award from the National Recreation & Parks Association (NRPA).

Responsible for the tumbling program design and implementation for ages 5-12 years old. The instructor must teach the elements, concepts and the technical aspects of tumbling to enhance dancer's performance routines.
  • Development and presentation of tumbling classes for ages 5-12 years old.
  • Design courses, prepare course description and procure all class materials.
  • Instruction of tumbling to program participants, geared specifically to students in our dance programs.
  • Develop new programs and/or maintain existing program(s) to expand beyond current status when feasible, i.e. add more programs, increase customer base, increase revenues, etc.
  • Instruct participants in skills, techniques, and code of conduct of tumbling program. Exercises safety awareness and practices at all times.
  • Assists in marketing and evaluating of assigned program(s). Makes recommendations and provides feedback to Recreation Supervisor - Education and Dance for class/program improvement.
  • Monitor enrollment numbers of existing and future classes.
  • Work and communicate daily with customers, supervisors, and co-workers. Direct contact with parent(s) on a regular basis through verbal and electronic communication. Assist with the cleaning and maintenance of surrounding program area (to include trash pickup and set-up and take down of equipment) before and after each program.
Other duties may be assigned.Must be 21 years of age. High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required. College degree related to specialty area or experience as tumbling or gymnastic coach or instructor.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS
CPR Certification preferred or must be able to obtain within 30 days of hire.
 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. The ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form. Must possess excellent customer service skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed by uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of various forms of dance such as ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, and hip-hop. Ability to work with younger student populations.

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
Music, stereo, ballet bars and equipment utilized in dance instruction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The working environment is primarily in an indoor setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer



 
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