Music Instructor

ABOUT US: The Des Plaines Park District, established in 1919, features more than 50 parks and facilities. As an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency, we service a culturally diverse and growing community with hundreds of affordable recreational and educational programs, classes, and events for kids, teens, adults, and families each season. "Enriching Lives Everyday" is our vision and our constant goal.

JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title: Music Instructor
Grade: starting $25.00
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Department: Recreation

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Cultural Arts Manager
Supervises: N/A

BASIC FUNCTION
Responsible for the safety, education, and recreation programming for a variety of music classes including piano, voice, guitar, violin.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Supervise and lead private and group activity sessions.
2. Evaluates participant's progress and performance on a continual basis for the purpose of immediately helping the participant to improve their skills and confidence.
3. Communicate matters of importance with the Cultural Arts Manager.
4. Submit routine paperwork, such as Incident Reports, as they come due.
5. Enforce facility rules.
6. Work cooperatively as a team member with other program staff members.

OTHER DUTIES
1. Attend all pre-season in service training sessions and staff meetings.
2. Coordinate staff to direct patrons in the event of an emergency such as severe weather or fire.
3. Follow all safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Park District Safety and Crisis Manuals.
4. Perform additional duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Some High School

Experience: Must be 18 years of age or older

In depth experience in music
Previous experience teaching and working with kids ages 6 - 14
Certifications: CPR and First Aid Certified, Classes available through Park District upon hire

PERKS & BENEFITS: PART TIME STAFF

• All recreational facilities at no charge during active employment, discounts for dependents
• A free individual outdoor pool pass to three aquatic facilities, or family pass at 50% discount
• A free annual or monthly fitness center and/or indoor aquatic center pass
• Rent meeting/party spaces at 50% discount
• No charge for general programs/pre-registration (some exclusions apply)
• Contractual classes/programs at a discounted rate
• All golf facilities at no charge including Golf Center Golf Course, Lake Park, and Mountain View Adventure Center

Des Plaines Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Des Plaines Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. If you need any special accommodations, please contact our HR Coordinator, Ellie Asa, at the Park District at 847-391-5099 or email at ellie.asa@dpparks.org so that we may make the necessary arrangements for you.