What are the responsibilities and job description for the Musical Choreographer position at Yorkville CUSD #115?
Brief Description / Position Summary
The Musical Choreographer is to work with students on dance routines during rehearsals, auditions, and the musical.
Characteristics, Duties And Responsibilities
Season Schedule: 4-5 days a week and Saturdays for performances
Student Contact: Practices, events, fundraising, performances
Job Requirements/Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
SKILLS: Organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision. Must show evidence of strong leadership and organizational skills.
KNOWLEDGE: Previous successful experience in sponsorship/mentoring preferred. Substantial knowledge in the area of student support, as well as familiarity with student discipline and safety protocols.
ABILITY: Establish and maintain positive and supportive working relationships with all stakeholders to be flexible and change as needed.
The Musical Choreographer is to work with students on dance routines during rehearsals, auditions, and the musical.
Characteristics, Duties And Responsibilities
- Attends all production meetings.
- Assists the head director in casting the musical.
- Collaborates with the head director on a weekly basis to construct a rehearsal schedule conducive for dance routines
- Assists with the preparation and control of production budgets that pertain to the dance routines Attends technical week rehearsals in order to supervise and direct the dance aspects of the production
- Recruits student participants each school year
- Manages and supervises the use of facilities during activities and events
- Confirms the security of the facilities
- Ensures that students have a way to get home and remains present until the last student is released
- Engages students in community service activities
- Maintains positive relationships with students and interacts with students and adults in a respectful manner
- Collaborates with administration to maintain the vision of the Strategic Goals and purpose of the club/activity
- Uses appropriate channels to resolve concerns and problems
- Completes all training and certification required by the District
- Creates dance routines and teaches to the cast
- Collaborates with and works closely with all members of the musical staff
- Other duties as required
Season Schedule: 4-5 days a week and Saturdays for performances
Student Contact: Practices, events, fundraising, performances
Job Requirements/Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
SKILLS: Organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision. Must show evidence of strong leadership and organizational skills.
KNOWLEDGE: Previous successful experience in sponsorship/mentoring preferred. Substantial knowledge in the area of student support, as well as familiarity with student discipline and safety protocols.
ABILITY: Establish and maintain positive and supportive working relationships with all stakeholders to be flexible and change as needed.
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