Job Title: Activity Specialist (Dance)
Location: Bronx, New York
FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Classification: Administrative Support Worker
Department: Alianza Division
Reports to: COMPASS Program Director
Office: PS 132
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes: ____ No: ___X ____
Salary: $25.00 per hour
Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned:
- Responsible for developing and teaching scheduled dance instruction classes at COMPASS PS 132.
- Producing dance events and performances.
- Organizing presentations and performances for the youth dance team.
- Recruitment.
- Keeping and updating participant files.
- Keeping daily attendance for all courses. Entering the weekly attendance on the DYCD online system.
- Attend all weekly staff meetings.
- Inform Program Director of changes or any irregularities.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a part-time position.
Requirements
Working conditions and physical demands required:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability and patience to work with children and young people, recognizing their exuberance and juvenile behavior, particularly in group settings.
- Remain in a stationary position while monitoring activities.
- Move for long periods, providing instruction.
- Travel when taking field trips, using public transportation, traverse city streets, ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions, while escorting youth.
Qualifications:
Education and/or experience required:
- High School Diploma or GED; associate or bachelor’s degree in dance, performing arts, physical education, or a related field preferred.
- Formal dance training or demonstrated proficiency in one or more dance styles, such as hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, ballet, or Latin dance.
- Dance training and strong knowledge of dance techniques and styles.
- Experience teaching dance, organizing performances, and working with youth.
Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:
- Strong knowledge of dance techniques, rhythm, musicality, choreography, and safe movement practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to manage a group, encourage creativity, and adapt instruction to different skill levels.
Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.