Flying Trapeze Program Directorexpired
Posted on: Dec. 05, 2021
United States, Philadelphia
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Description:
The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) was founded in 2008, and it is the headquarters of circus in Philadelphia. Housed in a 30,000 sq/ft facility in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia (Circus Campus), the school offers a wide range of both Youth and Adult programming in circus arts.
We are currently seeking a Flying Trapeze Program Director for our 2022 Flying Trapeze season (April to October, with planning work to start in January). The Flying Trapeze Program Director will lead one of the most exciting and growing Outdoor Flying Trapeze Programs in the country, on an outdoor rig shaded by giant trees.
The Flying Trapeze Program Director is a dynamic and exciting job position that offers a significant amount of autonomy and programmatic control. Job responsibilities include:
Initial Setup and Final Break Down
- Managing set up of the rig at the start of the season and breaking it down at the end.
Safety
- Scheduling and conducting regular rig inspections and reporting them to PSCA’s Head Coach.
- Performing documented safety checks (including ensuring every class has appropriately-qualified staff) before and after each days use of the rig.
- Monitoring the health and safety (physically and emotionally) of all students and staff, including filling out Incident Reports as needed
- Immediately reporting any unsafe, damaged or lost equipment
Personnel Management
- Hiring appropriate staff in collaboration with PSCA’s leadership team.
- Managing staff throughout the season, including setting their schedules, consulting with PSCA to establish their pay rates, maintaining employee files and evaluating their work.
- Scheduling and conducting paid staff training and meetings.
- Establishing benchmarks for staff training, documenting staff progress, and ensuring that every class has appropriately-qualified staff.
- Working as lead teacher for the Flying Trapeze classes whenever possible: platform, safety lines, catching
Administration
- Support and share PSCA’s Mission and Vision in speaking with students, staff, and parents
- Placing supplies & equipment orders with PSCA as necessary.
- Communicating class cancellations due to weather or illness in a timely way directly with clients through PSCA’s booking system.
- Meeting monthly with PSCA’s leadership team to discuss the program trajectory.
- Creating and implementing a fun and friendly environment that fosters a feeling of success and safety for the recreational curriculum of students ages 6-Adult.
- Working with PSCA’s marketing team to market the program in a timely and effective way.
Qualified applicants will have
- 2+ years experience running a flying trapeze rig and teacher training.
- References from programs attesting to administrative and organizational skills.
- A stellar record of safety practices.
- Great written and oral communication skills, both with clients and administrators.
- Excitement and enthusiasm for a potential long-term relationship.
Pay Rate / Benefits
All teaching and administrative hours are compensated at an hourly rate TBD.
Health insurance can be included, if the Flying Trapeze Program Director meets the criteria for core staff (averaging 20+ hours per week).
Other staff benefits include training space, free or discounted classes, and professional development opportunities.
Application Deadline:
Jan. 02, 2022 12:00 pm
Job Start Date:
Jan. 31, 2022 12:00 pm
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Part Time
Job Category:
Education/Teaching/Coaching
Job Location:
United States,
Philadelphia
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