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The Dance Instructor will teach the Baile Folklórico program for the City of Whitewater Parks and Recreation Department, creating a positive, safe, educational, and fun learning environment. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary. Providing instruction for dance classes for youth, teens and adults. Be knowledgeable and an experienced dancer in jazz, ballet, and/or tap dance. Prepare class curriculum, choreography and content. Prepare class for end of season dance recital. Manage and maintain equipment for class. Conduct class with proper student discipline and enthusiasm for dance. Use safety techniques to properly instruct students. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment. Maintains Dance area and class records in an orderly and efficient manner. Communicate with parents of students regarding the student's progress and any other class related issues. Upholds all policies, procedures, standards and code of conduct. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Previous Dance Instruction Required. Reasoning Ability Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria. Other Qualifications Must have a demonstrated ability to teach the development of skills and proper techniques. Ability to lift equipment and to spot children. Ability to motivate and effectively communicate with members, parents, and students. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and be mobile. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and the ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration. May require kneeling, stooping and or moving up to 50 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate, but noise can increase due to activities. Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions. The City of Whitewater is an Equal Employment Opportunity. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reports to the Youth Program Coordinator.