JOB OPPORTUNITIES
At Ari’s House of Dance we've been committed to providing quality services for
over 3 years. Since 2004, many have contributed their talents to make our
company what it is today. The creativity and determination of our employees
has shaped our character for over the years and helped us to achieve our
vision of becoming a professional dance studio providing multi-cultural dance
genres to the residents in the Stafford, VA area. A strong focus on promotion
from within and a keen understanding of what new talent can offer, creates a
unique and exciting work environment at Ari’s House of Dance.
We've built our company to be a leader in its field through teamwork,
cooperation, dedication and customer service. At Ari’s House of Dance, we
value each individual and their unique talents in servicing our customers and
welcome the opportunity to consider you for career opportunities that are
currently available within our organization.
New opportunities regularly become available in our studio. We are constantly
looking for new, fresh talent.
Available Positions:
DIVERSE DANCE INSTRUCTOR:
The Diverse Dance Instructor is a part-time, exempt position. Qualified Dance
Instructors will work to enhance students physical and character development
by providing on-site dance lessons and choreography in various dance genres.
Summer evening sessions will resume for 13 weeks, and Summer Camps will be
for 9 weeks (3 seperate sessions). Responsibilities will include developing and
implementing a dance program which covers a wide array of dance styles for
youth in grades 3 through 9 (Summer Camps); Adults and Children ages 4 and
up (Summer Evening Sessions); collaborating with other Art, Music, Dance and
Drama Instructors to direct, record and edit; provide end of session (3)
performances for parents; keeping an inventory of required supplies; and
maintaining accurate class records to provide the studio with participant
attendance.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will:
Be very Passionate about children and dance.
Enjoy working with youth.
Be skilled and have the ability to teach youth in a wide variety of dance styles.
Have knowledge of youth development philosophies.
Have the ability and knowledge to promote programs in a culturally diverse
community.
Have the ability to boost self-confidence in children.
Have computer skills to upload class counts and reports; make flyers and check
and respond to email.
Minimum Qualifications
Educational:
Have a High School Diploma and at least two full years of dance instruction or
college study in dance. Accreditation and/or a Teaching Credential in Dance
preferred, but not mandatory.
Experience:
At least two (2) years teaching Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Belly, African,
Technique or Creative Movement.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications: Ability to obtain CPR/ First Aid
Certification within six (6) months of appointment.
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR:
The ARTISTIC DIRECTOR is responsible for supporting the Studio Manager in
all the artistic and production aspects of operating the Stafford, VA location. In
the absence of the Studio Manager, the Assistant Manager is responsible for
overall studio productions, costume arrangements and props. Qualified
individuals must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, ability
to handle multiple tasks and dance studio management experience is preferred.
The artistic Director will be able to set their own schedule to work a minimum 10
hours per week.
Requirements of the position include:
• Two + years dance studio experience preferred.
• Proven ability to successfully manage all aspects of the dance studio
environment.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Publisher and
Outlook, Web Internet.
• Two + years in dance, and/or performing arts.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in dance or related field
preferred.
ADMINISTRATIVE SALES ASSISTANTS:
The main responsibility of this position it to provide support to the Assistant
Manager or Studio Manager in the areas of administration, marketing, customer
relationships, payments, collections and sales. The Admin Sales Assistant will
work more closely with customers in areas of registration and payments. The
Sales Assistant will follow high standards of business and professional ethics
when dealing with others and/or performing work activities.
Job Duties/Tasks
1. Perform general administrative and support functions for the office including
maintaining files, preparing correspondence, running reports, answering
telephones, copying materials, and faxing information.
2. Organize, coordinate, and maintain all customer paperwork.
Correspond with customers to complete new accounts, credit card, cash and
check payments.
3. Handle routine matters for customer accounts: answering customer questions
via telephone and face to face.
4. Provide marketing support for the office to include:
Send marketing brochures to clients and prospects at direction of Managers.
Follow up on referrals, leads, prospects or customers.
5. Keep studio facility clean and well kept. This includes studio rooms, kitchen,
bathroom, lobby, entry way and waiting room.
6. Assist with other duties and projects as assigned.
Job Requirements/Position Requirements
Previous customer service experience preferred.
Ability to be at work on a regular and unpredictable basis.
Ability to communicate with co-workers, customers, and various business
contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to investigate and research situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to make rule-based and analytical decisions.
Ability to manage several simultaneous tasks.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to pay close attention to detail, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to take complete and accurate notes.
Ability to train employees on processes and procedures.
Skill in operating various office equipment including personal computer, fax
machine, copier, scanner, etc.
Skill in working with internet browsers.
Skills in verbal and written communication.
At Ari’s House of Dance we've been committed to providing quality services for
over 3 years. Since 2004, many have contributed their talents to make our
company what it is today. The creativity and determination of our employees
has shaped our character for over the years and helped us to achieve our
vision of becoming a professional dance studio providing multi-cultural dance
genres to the residents in the Stafford, VA area. A strong focus on promotion
from within and a keen understanding of what new talent can offer, creates a
unique and exciting work environment at Ari’s House of Dance.
We've built our company to be a leader in its field through teamwork,
cooperation, dedication and customer service. At Ari’s House of Dance, we
value each individual and their unique talents in servicing our customers and
welcome the opportunity to consider you for career opportunities that are
currently available within our organization.
New opportunities regularly become available in our studio. We are constantly
looking for new, fresh talent.
Available Positions:
DIVERSE DANCE INSTRUCTOR:
The Diverse Dance Instructor is a part-time, exempt position. Qualified Dance
Instructors will work to enhance students physical and character development
by providing on-site dance lessons and choreography in various dance genres.
Summer evening sessions will resume for 13 weeks, and Summer Camps will be
for 9 weeks (3 seperate sessions). Responsibilities will include developing and
implementing a dance program which covers a wide array of dance styles for
youth in grades 3 through 9 (Summer Camps); Adults and Children ages 4 and
up (Summer Evening Sessions); collaborating with other Art, Music, Dance and
Drama Instructors to direct, record and edit; provide end of session (3)
performances for parents; keeping an inventory of required supplies; and
maintaining accurate class records to provide the studio with participant
attendance.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will:
Be very Passionate about children and dance.
Enjoy working with youth.
Be skilled and have the ability to teach youth in a wide variety of dance styles.
Have knowledge of youth development philosophies.
Have the ability and knowledge to promote programs in a culturally diverse
community.
Have the ability to boost self-confidence in children.
Have computer skills to upload class counts and reports; make flyers and check
and respond to email.
Minimum Qualifications
Educational:
Have a High School Diploma and at least two full years of dance instruction or
college study in dance. Accreditation and/or a Teaching Credential in Dance
preferred, but not mandatory.
Experience:
At least two (2) years teaching Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Belly, African,
Technique or Creative Movement.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications: Ability to obtain CPR/ First Aid
Certification within six (6) months of appointment.
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR:
The ARTISTIC DIRECTOR is responsible for supporting the Studio Manager in
all the artistic and production aspects of operating the Stafford, VA location. In
the absence of the Studio Manager, the Assistant Manager is responsible for
overall studio productions, costume arrangements and props. Qualified
individuals must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, ability
to handle multiple tasks and dance studio management experience is preferred.
The artistic Director will be able to set their own schedule to work a minimum 10
hours per week.
Requirements of the position include:
• Two + years dance studio experience preferred.
• Proven ability to successfully manage all aspects of the dance studio
environment.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Publisher and
Outlook, Web Internet.
• Two + years in dance, and/or performing arts.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in dance or related field
preferred.
ADMINISTRATIVE SALES ASSISTANTS:
The main responsibility of this position it to provide support to the Assistant
Manager or Studio Manager in the areas of administration, marketing, customer
relationships, payments, collections and sales. The Admin Sales Assistant will
work more closely with customers in areas of registration and payments. The
Sales Assistant will follow high standards of business and professional ethics
when dealing with others and/or performing work activities.
Job Duties/Tasks
1. Perform general administrative and support functions for the office including
maintaining files, preparing correspondence, running reports, answering
telephones, copying materials, and faxing information.
2. Organize, coordinate, and maintain all customer paperwork.
Correspond with customers to complete new accounts, credit card, cash and
check payments.
3. Handle routine matters for customer accounts: answering customer questions
via telephone and face to face.
4. Provide marketing support for the office to include:
Send marketing brochures to clients and prospects at direction of Managers.
Follow up on referrals, leads, prospects or customers.
5. Keep studio facility clean and well kept. This includes studio rooms, kitchen,
bathroom, lobby, entry way and waiting room.
6. Assist with other duties and projects as assigned.
Job Requirements/Position Requirements
Previous customer service experience preferred.
Ability to be at work on a regular and unpredictable basis.
Ability to communicate with co-workers, customers, and various business
contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to investigate and research situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to make rule-based and analytical decisions.
Ability to manage several simultaneous tasks.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to pay close attention to detail, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to take complete and accurate notes.
Ability to train employees on processes and procedures.
Skill in operating various office equipment including personal computer, fax
machine, copier, scanner, etc.
Skill in working with internet browsers.
Skills in verbal and written communication.
