Dance Team Coordinator

Dance Instructor

****THIS IS NOT A CIVIL SERVICE POSITION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT****

Part Time: 10 Hrs/Week To teach beginner, intermediate and/or advanced levels of dance for ages 7 and up. Must be able to choreograph and demonstrate Jazz and Hip Hop. Baton is a plus. Provide music selections for classes. And to be a representative of the program for the parents.

Duties of Responsibilities

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To instruct beginner/intermediate/advance classes in preparation for the community performances and marching in Mardi Gras parades. To be the representative for the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department at dance classes for interpretation of the rules and regulations. To be responsible to report to the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department any problems that may occur during class. WORK ENVIRONMENT - HOURS WORKED: Will be required to work at assigned location of class. Work hours will take place during evening hours with some weekends possible, and will be determined by schedule set by the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department, Leisure Service Division. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: This individual must be able to read and to be able to comprehend directions from the Program Coordinator or Leisure Service Manager concerning various rules and regulations set forth by the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department, Leisure Service Division. Must be able to act as a mediator and supervisor if a dispute occurs during class. EQUIPMENT USED: audio equipment, ballet barre, dance floor PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT: Standing, bending, moving during instruction time. MENTAL INVOLVEMENT: Must be able to communicate in English both orally and in writing. Must be able to comprehend verbal or written direction and instructions from the Leisure Service Manager or Program Coordinator. HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT: To be able to monitor and respond in a responsible manner in various situations and to maintain an objective attitude, tact and discretion under these conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : Must be age 18 or older with a strong background in dance and at least (2) years of teaching or equivalent dance experience.

Desirable Qualifications: (2+) years of class instruction. Teacher certification.

Benefits

HEALTH INSURANCE : Comprehensive medical benefits options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full-time employment. Dependent coverage is also available. The City of Kenner also offers voluntary insurance plans: DENTAL, VISION, and SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PLANS (VOLUNTARY LIFE, CANCER, ACCIDENT, CRITICAL ILLNESS, HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT, LONG-TERM DISABILITY and SHORT-TERM DISABILITY). LIFE INSURANCE : All full-time employees are insured under a Group Life Insurance policy through Prudential Life Insurance Company. The coverage is one and half times the employee's salary, up to $300,000. The policy also provides a Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit. The premium cost is covered by the City of Kenner. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full time employment. RETIREMENT SYSTEM : The City of Kenner's regular full time employees are enrolled with the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana. Both the City of Kenner and the employee contribute the required percent to the system. The employee's contributions are kept on account and will be refunded, if the employees leaves employment before they are retirement eligible. DEFERRED COMPENSATION : The City of Kenner currently participates in a 457 Plan with MassMutual. This is a voluntary investment program that the employees are allowed to participate in at a contribution rate of their choice (must be within the designated maximum and minimum limits, as set for by Plan Document). The City of Kenner does not contribute to the 457 Plan. HOLIDAYS : Sixteen paid official holidays are observed, plus any other holidays which may be declared by the Mayor. ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE : Eligible Kenner employees earn annual leave and sick leave. Accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service. WORKING TEST PERIOD : Upon appointment to a position in the classified service, the employee shall serve a working test period of six (6) months, unless extended. EAP : The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a program which provides a professional to help employees and their families to resolve problems. This service is 24 hrs. / 7 days per week, voluntary participation and confidential. Kenner reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.