Description:
Join our vibrant community as the Aerial Arts Program Director! This is an exciting opportunity to work with talented young artists, lead a growing recreational and competitive aerial arts program, and help bring creative visions to life.
Key Responsibilities|
Instruct recreational students in Aerial Silks/Fabric (required)
Coach and lead our performance and competitive aerial arts teams (required)
Teach additional apparatus such as Hoop/Lyra and others (a plus)
Mentor, coach, and train direct reports (approx. 10 hours/week)
Handle administrative tasks needed to run a successful aerial arts program (approx. 10 hours/week)
Foster a welcoming, inclusive environment that blends our program with the broader community.
Work closely with children and families to ensure a positive experience for all.
Work Environment & Benefits
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off: paid closures + accrued PTO +
Continuing educational stipend
Requirements:
Proven experience instructing Aerial Silks (2 years+)
Experience coaching and leading performance or competitive teams
Ability to teach other apparatus (e.g., Hoop/Lyra) is a plus
Rigging certification is a plus
Must pass and maintain a green light background check
Able to bend, stoop, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds
Passion for working with children and building community
Prepare To Present:
Certifications: Copies of any relevant certifications, such as rigging certification or safety training (if available).
Portfolio or Video Samples: Demonstrations of teaching, coaching, or performance (if requested), especially for roles involving artistic direction or team leadership.
References: Contact information for professional references who can speak to teaching ability, leadership, and reliability.
Background Check Consent: Willingness and ability to pass and maintain a green light background check, as required for the role.
Physical Readiness: Confirmation of ability to meet physical requirements (bending, stooping, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds).
Additional Information:
If you are passionate about aerial arts, enjoy working with children, and want to help shape a creative, supportive community, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume along with what interests you about the job and share relevant information to Kristina Williams at [email protected]
NOTE: We are prepared apply for a Work Visa for the Right candidate
Application Deadline:
June 09, 2025
Job Start Date:
June 09, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Education/Teaching/Coaching
Payment status:
Paid
Pay Scale:
From 60000.00 to 75000.00 USD/year
Job Location:
United States,
California,
Los Gatos
United States, Illinois, Chicago
