Performing Arts Assistant

Department: Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Pay Range: $11 - $15 / Hourly

Job Status:
Part-Time;
Day, Evenings, and/or Weekends

JOB SUMMARY

The role is responsible for assisting instructors in performing arts classes. Must have classical dance background with training in ballet, tap, jazz dance. May work with varying age groups from age 2 through teen.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Be creative and collaborative and work well as a member of a team.

Communicate with and between supervisors, participants, and parents with regard to the program and the students.

Provide backstage help with performances.

Show professionalism, energy, responsibility, dependability, and have the ability to multi-task.

Set up materials, equipment, and other items for programs/activities.

Assist with costuming for performances.

Prepare and rehearse students for demonstrations and performance.

Additional responsibilities include greeting, class management, and demonstration.

Administrative tasks include but are not limited to assisting program supervisor/instructors with attendance and inventory management as well as cleaning responsibilities.

Must be energetic, responsible, and have the ability to multi-task.

Must commit to 10 weeks of classes per 3 week qtr.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Experience working with children

2 years of dancing in each, Ballet, Tap, Jazz (Required)

Knowledge in basic progressions of dance and movement education or acting games

Knowledge of basic dance or acting terminology

Licenses or Certifications:

Driver License preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

High degree of human relations skills.

Ability to effectively communicate and manage information to peers, staff, and volunteers.

Ability to motivate, coach, and lead participants in the field of dance and/or drama.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is very physical and may involve some lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light to medium weight (5-50 pounds). Tasks may involve standing on your feet for an extended period of time, demonstrating dance moves, and bending over to assist students with physical corrections. Must be able to communicate orally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

The City has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The City of Roswell, Georgia commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state, and federal laws. The is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.