Job Title: Student Rehearsal Director for the Dance Department (WS-ST3)
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name: Dance Department
Unit Number (5 digits): 11150
Length of Position: Semester
Contact Person/Supervisor: Department Chair or Dance AAA
Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): The student rehearsal director will run rehearsals and help “clean” the dance work along with the student dancers in the piece.
Transferable Skills: Transferable skills provided by this position include: communication, collaboration, listening, leadership, problem solving, adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Duties and Responsibilities:
-Run rehearsals
-Help “clean” the dance work
-Assist students during rehearsals
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
-Dance experience beyond the beginning level in the genre of the piece being rehearsed
-The ability to demonstrate dance movement material accurately and clearly
-The ability to help students learn movement material during class
-Leadership and pedagogy skills to run rehearsals
-Interpersonal skills
-Be detailed oriented
-The ability to work independently with integrity
-Must have the rehearsal period free and attend all rehearsals
-Must be dependable, responsible, and punctual
Physical and Environmental Factors:
This position requires crouching, kneeling/crawling, stooping, twisting/pivoting, reaching overhead, and repetitive motions to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise, vibrations, and wet or humid conditions indoors to perform the essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
