Youth Theatre Supervisor is responsible for selecting and directing youth theatre productions. They will work with 3rd graders to 12th graders in mini to full-stage productions. The Youth Theatre Supervisor is also responsible for conducting workshops throughout the year and working with the summer and afterschool youth programs in mini-workshops. They will also help with training in various areas creating and performing role-playing scenarios to help teach summer youth program leaders different ways to handle situations they may encounter.

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in theatre
• Must have at least 5 years of experience working with children of assigned age group
• Ability to plan and lead recreational activities for children at assigned age level
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Park District staff and the general public
• Positive “CAN-DO” team attitude

SUPERVISION

Youth Theatre Supervisor reports directly to the Cultural Arts Manager. Youth Theatre Supervisor oversees a Youth Theatre Assistant Supervisor, Choreographers, Music Director and volunteers

TRAINING CAN BE OBTAINED THROUGH THE CHAMPAIGN PARK DISTRICT

• Bloodborne pathogen training
• CPR, First Aid, and AED training from American Red Cross or an accredited agency
• Mandated reporter certification
• Facility training
• Harassment prevention training
• Anyone driving a Champaign Park District vehicle will need to complete and pass a driving test from a certified Champaign Park District trainer

CLASSIFICATION

• Non-exempt, hourly
• Full-time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follow all Champaign Park District safety policies and perform all work in a manner that ensures the safety of the public, fellow employees, and themselves
• Plan, organize, and implement the production of the Youth Theatre Program.
• Responsible for meeting with the music, and choreographer directors to plan and develop the vision of the performance. Responsible for the coordination and collection of props and costumes
• Train, discipline, and supervise staff and volunteers assigned or selected to assist with the production
• Maintain frequent communication with the Theatre Technical Director regarding the design and construction of scenic elements
• Maintain good public relations with participants, parents, other staff members, and general public
• Assist in the promotion of each production by doing live TV or Radio spots
• Work within allotted production budget
• Responsible for the purchase, maintenance and safe and proper use of program supplies
• Maintain the program environment in a clean and orderly fashion
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for participants, staff and volunteers
• Maintain records of program operations including participant files, incident/accident reports, release waivers, attendance and check-in/check-out sheets
• Maintain check lists for each show on volunteer background checks, waivers, and sign in/out sheets tracking hours for all volunteers of the Youth Theatre Program
• Responsible for parent communication including parent newsletters, rehearsal schedules, and program ads and sponsorships
• Responsible for following all Park District policies and procedures

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Attend all required meetings
• Attend work calls, load-in and load-out
• Other duties as assigned

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Responsible for safe and well-organized programs
• Must be able to respond to problem situations in a mature manner and within the policies and procedures of the Champaign Park District

PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS

• The Youth Theatre Supervisor may need to respond quickly and accurately
• Must be able to be physically active to lead activities and rehearsals
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

• May be exposed to all weather conditions including rain, wind, snow, extreme temperatures, etc.

• Must be able to assess situations and develop solutions to problems
• Must be able to exercise independent judgment and possess good safety awareness

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance:
  • Provider: Health Alliance
  • 2 options: HMO or 3Tier Point of Service (POS)
  • The Park District pays 100% of full-time employee-only health insurance of the 3 Tier POS plan and 40% of dependent care
• Dental:
  • The District pays 100% of full-time employee-only standard dental insurance
  • There is a second option to buy up for more coverage in with the employee will contribute to
  • Principle
• Vision
  • Available to staff, paid by the employee
• Basic Term Life and AD&D
  • 1.5 times annual wages
  • $0.00 paid by the employee, voluntary additional life insurance for employee, spouse and children are available, paid for by the employee
• Flexible Spending Account
  • Medical Plan
  • Dependent Care Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
  • 100% pay the Park District
• Disability Policy
  • IMRF disability is available after 30 days at 50% of salary. The employee must be employed 1 year before being eligible
• Retirement options:
  • IMRF Pension (employer contributes)
  • ICMA 457 Plan
  • ICMA Roth IRA
• Expense Reimbursement
  • $100 annually for garments, steel toe boots, fitness, etc.
• Vacation Time
  • Twelve (12) days for the first four (4) years with an increasing accrual provided to employees. Employees can accrue up to 240 hours
• Sick Leave
  • One sick day per month accrued provided to employees
• Holidays
  • Ten (10) holidays per year provided to employees
• Personal Days
  • Two (2) personal days per year are provided to employees. Must be used in the fiscal year
• Free Membership
  • The Park District pays for employee only membership to the following places, upon request.
  • Leonhard Recreation Cener, Sholem Aquatics Center, Martens Center, Bark District