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Mission: To be a place where the everyday becomes extraordinary - and the potential is unlimited. Where every experience can change you

Vision: We are the gathering place of Orange County

Values: Be Safe | Do the Right Thing | Be Generous | Include Everyone | Make it Easy | Be Bold

Job Title:

Dance Instructor

Pay Details:

The starting hourly rate for this position is $40.00 per hour.

The Dance Instructor is responsible for teaching group dance classes, supporting company and facility events, and promoting Great Park Ice & The Rinks while exemplifying the organization’s values and mission.​​

Responsibilities

• Teach group-format dance classes in various styles Class types include our Academy Program, Learn-to-Skate Program, Home School Program, community classes, facility and company sponsored events, figure skating camps, etc.
• Assist and work in accordance with GPI Off-Ice Lead in the design, structure, developmental progression and curriculum of dance classes
• Follow the facility’s Academy curriculum and agree to attend PowerPlay sessions
• Provide positive, constructive feedback when evaluating skaters, dancers and other clientele of Great Park Ice & the Rinks
• Maintain a professional and ethical approach to growing clientele Must strictly maintain professional communication at all times with Parents, Skaters, other Coaches, Operations staff and Management
• Meet all company standards and comply with instructor guidelines and requirements, including SafeSport, Insurance, NCSI Background Check (as implemented by US Figure Skating), and abiding the Code of Ethics for US Figure Skating and Professional Skaters Association
• Warmly and professionally interact with customers while promoting Great Park Ice & The Rinks’ values
• Communicate facility and company program information to guests and support the company’s pursuit of excellence in all areas of figure skating, dance, hockey, and recreational skating
• Provide recommendations for individual advancement through the programs offered in Great Park Ice & The Rinks facilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Experience in the Dance industry, including competitive history, professional experience and coaching experience
• Working knowledge of US Figure Skating, Learn to Skate USA, Professional Skaters Association, ISU and IJS preferred
• Has SafeSport Compliance, NCSI Background Check, and Liability Insurance
• Present a consistent professional, motivating, and enthusiastic teaching style and able to direct a class efficiently using time management skills 
• Passionate about growing the sport of figure skating and involved in the growth of the sport, dance and performance
• Must possess outstanding interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills, including enjoying interacting with guests and creating a welcoming environment for skaters
• Is a service-minded, self-starter who is highly motivated and possesses characteristics of energy, enthusiasm, assertiveness, drive and a sense of fun
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals with varied personalities and at different levels
• Able to communicate Great Park Ice & The Rinks vision and commitment to quality service, products and entertainment
• Able to work flexible schedule including weekends and early morning and evenings as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Education - Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience

Experience Required - 0-1 Year

This position is on-site.

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Company:

Irvine Ice Foundation

Our Commitment:

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.  We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Thanks for your interest in becoming part of OCVIBE!