Recreation Instructor III - Youth Hip Hop

City of Boulder•Boulder, CO

9d•$21 - $29

About The Position

The City of Boulder is seeking a youth Hip Hop instructor to meet community demand. Under limited supervision, the Recreation Instructor leads, instructs, and motivates participants in dance classes and programs. The instructor works with people of all ages and skill levels, provides appropriate modifications, and coaches participants in safe and effective dance programming and technique. This includes motivating participants, giving feedback, assessing strengths and weaknesses, communicating clearly, and creating a community of wellness. The position is part-time and hourly, scheduled for 10 hours per week. It works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment, but may include indoor and outdoor settings affected by weather and unpredictable conditions. The role may involve continuous interruptions and background noise, and requires schedule flexibility, including occasional nights and weekends.

Requirements

Two to three years of experience in dance class instruction.
Previous experience working with children, youth, and adults.
Ability to choreograph age-appropriate routines.
Ability to assess conditions in assigned areas and make safety-related judgments.
Ability to observe participant behavior and monitor exertion levels.
Ability to keep accurate records, organize information, and follow established procedures.
Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with participants, parents, and coordinators, with excellent customer service.
Ability to collaborate with coaching partners on lesson plan ideas and work closely with coordinators.
Ability and willingness to accept and provide feedback.
Knowledge of and commitment to punctuality and consistency, including keeping to the agreed-upon schedule.
Must successfully pass a background check before the first day of work and maintain acceptable screening.
Sufficient speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities to communicate effectively by telephone and in person.
Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds; stand, walk, and kneel; and use hand-eye coordination to operate a personal computer and office equipment.
Ability to work under stress from deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, write, and speak professionally in a second language other than English, as listed in Boulder’s Language Access Plan.
Previous experience teaching higher levels of dance or recreation.
Choreography experience.
More than three years of higher-level dance teaching experience.
Current Red Cross or equivalent CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Teach foundational dance skills and techniques for a variety of formats and ages independently.
Teach classes at levels from beginner to advanced in multiple dance styles, including preschool, recreation, concert, and program formats.
Choreograph age-appropriate recreation and competition routines.
Evaluate participants’ skills competency and recommend progression.
Set up equipment, maintain roll sheets, and communicate with parents.
Develop class programming and choreography.
Assist with special events, including dance camps, concerts, community events, and other performance opportunities.
Share dance knowledge while managing classes in a leadership role with staff.
Take safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act to prevent accidents and injuries.
Enforce rules, regulations, and policies and maintain participant and customer safety, order, and discipline.
Interact with parents, participants, program partners, and city staff to provide information and solve problems.
Work as part of a team and attend training, orientation, and staff meetings as needed.