Job Description

Saturday Classes Dance Assistant

Responsible to:Dance Development Artist

Responsible for:Assistance of dance classes at Ludus Dance

Salary:Minimum Wage

Hours of work:9.45 – 12.15*(2.5hrs, term time only)

Base:Ludus Dance, Assembly Rooms, King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE

Period of contract:Permanent

Period of notice:One month

Holiday entitlement:Statutory holidays

Start Date:Saturday 24th March

*Additional hours may be available on an ad hoc basis and will be agreed with you in advance.

Job Purpose

To deliver Ludus Dance’s mission and strategic objectives through the continued support of the Saturday Studio Programme Classes.

Job Description

The post holder will be responsible for assisting Ludus Dance and its associated artists in the successful delivery of dance classes and workshops for different client groups.

The main duties and responsibilities will be to:

  • Help with attendance/roll-taking at the start of the session (if required)
  • Support behaviour management
  • Assist struggling participants and suggest corrections as appropriate
  • Support and in some cases lead warm-ups and/or dance exercises and creative tasks as required by the teacher (e.g. when they handle a more severe discipline issue)
  • Hand out props or set up items to be used in class
  • Be a source of positive and enthusiastic energy in the class
  • Keep students on task and focused
  • Offer encouragement to dance students during the class
  • Handing out any letters or consent forms for performances and/or events
  • Answer basic questions that parents may have
  • Work seamlessly with the teacher byanticipatinghis/her needs so that together you can provide a fun and supportive learning environment for younger dancers

General Duties

  • Keep an eye out for potential hazards like untied shoelaces or poor spacing/awareness while children are dancing
  • Help children during shoe changes, bathroom or water breaks

The above requirements of the job are intended as an outline. There may be other tasks relating to the efficient and effective operation of the company. In these instances, the post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible and helpful approach.

This job description is current at the date shown but, in consultation with you, it is liable to variation by the organisation to reflect changes in or to the job outlined above.

The post holder will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.