Volunteer Dance Instructor

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Purpose:

Through the Licensed before and after school program, SAY ensures high quality, well-supervised childcare for school-age children. We offer a balance of activities that provide a creative, educational and recreational experience for children 5 to 12 years of age, including homework assistance, sports activities, arts & crafts, and psychosocial education designed to develop self-esteem and teach skills to resist peer pressure.

We are looking for a wonderful Dance Instructor Volunteer who will be able to instruct students dance techniques and styles to provide self-enrichment activities, fitness or learn professional dance performance skills

Location:

Point Loma Area

Start Date-End Date:

As early as April 2017 to the end of the school year

Key Responsibilities:

~Explain and demonstrate techniques and methods of regulating movements of body to musical or rhythmic accompaniment

~Monitor performance giving each individual a fair and equitable distribution of time

~Deliver the best possible age-appropriate skills, content, and materials (including movement, terminology, music, choreography, technique, and historical influences)

~Adapt teaching methods to meet student´s needs making everyone, regardless of ability level, feel included

~Offer challenges that will raise students to the next level and make suggestions

~Provide a safe environment-physical, emotional, and psychological

~Work under the direction and supervision of Site Supervisor and SAY San Diego afterschool staff

Qualifications:

~Must be at least 18 years old

~Must be cleared through TB test, drug test, background check

~Must provide proof of immunization for Measles, Pertussis and flu shot

~Will be asked to provide references

~Must have reliable transportation

Time Commitment:

Thursdays at either 1:15pm-2:15pm, 3:00pm-4:00pm, or 4:00pm-5:00pm

Support and Training:

Will receive support, supervision, and guidance from Site Supervisor

Skills/Benefits:

~Will be invited to attend our annual Volunteer Recognition Lunch in June

~Working with youth, people of all ages and diverse groups

~Motivate others who are dedicated and passionate about dancing

~Become involved in the strengthening of your own neighborhoods and communities

~Participate in meaningful work resulting in a sense of accomplishment

~Develop an appreciation for teamwork and shared goals

~Improve your own life and the lives of others in practical and long-lasting ways

Person of Contact:

Marion Liszkowski, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

Email: volunteer@saysandiego.org