Head Dance Coach

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Are you passionate about working with community youth? Do you have a background in dance? Well look no further! The Restoring.Our.Youth.Organization is seeking a talented individual who can deliver excellent service to all of its target communities and program/team participants. You will ensure that the dance program remains an integral part of Restoring.Our.Youth.Organization Inc. The Head Dance Coach is responsible for scheduling and overseeing all parts of an assigned dance team as well as planning and running a full schedule of annual concerts and dance performances. Additionally, performing various tasks and responsibilities that contribute to the ongoing success of the organization. Your job position description can be altered at the discretion of the Dance Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Promotes all of Restoring.Our.Youth.Organization’s social media platforms, contact information, and the Restoring.Our.Youth.Organization website
• Plans, organises, and leads by example for the assigned dance program/team
• Monitors, guides and supervises dance program members and leaders.
• Expands and improves the dance program.
• Plan program schedules for dance events and practices
• Ensures music for all performances on CD/ IPod format are put together
• Ensures Dance communications for the ROYO is together
• Oversee attendance monitoring and takes care of attendance communications with parents
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings designated by the Dance Program Director
• Applies ROY’s (mission, vision, moto, and values) when dealing with member services
• Follows Restoring.Our.Youth.Organization best practices, processes, and procedures regarding the intake process of a Restoring. Our. Youth. organization member
• Builds relationships with members; helps members connect with one another and to the Restoring.Our.Youth.Organization
• Communicates and works with other departments
• Handle additional tasks as needed

Skills

• High school diploma/ GED required
• Must pass a successful Criminal background check with our partnering platform Sterling Volunteer company
• Experience preferred in leading a dance program, after school programs, or youth related activities.
• Knowledge of Music and Dance resources (or ideas of how to tap into these resources)
• Must have the ability to organize, delegate, and evaluate dance programs/teams.
• Comprehension of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, and Hip Hop Dance techniques and styles
• Skilled in setting up and troubleshooting sound systems/staging
• Coaching skills (not required, but recommended)
• Confident communicator and outstanding interpersonal skills
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading and layout/design skills are required
• Have a strong public presence - articulate, optimistic and energetic with the ability to motivate and inspire people at all levels
• Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Open to adjusting and modelling the ROY’s mission, vision, moto, and values.
• Willing to reach out to the Dance Program Director or Assistant Dance Program Director to gain support and make proper decisions when in doubt
• Must work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends (as needed).
• Should work effectively with high-risk populations.
• Must prioritize tasks and work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Operate a computer to enter necessary data on the behalf of the ROY organization. (*When assigned to do so)

Note: Must be located in the United States of America, preferably in the Chicagoland area.

Restoring.Our.Youth.Organization is an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.