Okay. We’ll admit it. Listening to the same repetitive song on repeat for another shift of folding sweaters that someone will unfold 30 seconds after you refold them can get a little mind numbing. We get it. You’re looking for a fun part-time job that provides you some disposable income, and that can fit around your school schedule.
But couldn’t it be better? Couldn’t your job be more fun? Could you actually leave your shift energized, fulfilled — knowing you made a difference?
It can! It starts at the Dominique Dawes Academy. If you’re looking for one of the most rewarding and fun jobs around, then you are in the right place. Read on.
Swap the Boring for the Extraordinary
We all know what an office looks like, right? Hard floors, cubicles, fluorescent lighting.
But how about an office where the floors are padded, and the soundtrack is an upbeat song and the giggling of kids? Where a big part of your workday is spent in giant foam pits and on trampolines. That’s a day at the “office” at Dominique Dawes Academy.
Not only that, but you’re never trapped behind a counter or stuck in the stockroom. You are active, on your feet, and with kids the whole time, teaching, encouraging, and creating an environment where fun is the norm. We are all about learning through play, and that includes our staff members. You will be cheering little ninjas as they make it to the top of the warped wall, spotting little gymnasts as they land their first cartwheel, and directing the most epic rounds of “Floor is Lava” ever. High-energy, active, and fun.
Be a Role Model, Not Just Another Employee
To the preschoolers and the elementary students in our classes, you are not a coach. You are a rock star. Literally the coolest person in the room.
They will watch what you do, listen to what you say, and want to emulate you. The fist bump you give a kid who nails a landing after 100 tries or finally makes it across the monkey bars is a feeling that will stay with them for days.
It’s a wonderful feeling to be a positive role model in a child’s life. Because you are not just teaching them how to cartwheel, you are teaching them to be brave. To listen to directions. To try again after they fall.
That sense of fulfillment, from watching a shy child come out of their shell, or helping a child who was tentative, to beam with pride at what they have accomplished, is something you cannot get from just any job. You are helping shape the next generation of confident children.
Earn Skills to Impress in the Future
Okay, sure. Working at a fast food restaurant will teach you the value of being on time, but here? You will learn skills that will help you blow away your college admissions officers and wow future employers.
Leadership & Responsibility
The moment you step onto the floor and the children see you, you are a leader. You will be responsible for a group of children, their safety and fun. How do you command attention in a positive way? How do you give clear instructions? How do you establish respect? These are leadership skills that will help you with every aspect of your life, from group projects in college to your future career.
Communication & Patience
Explaining to a five-year-old how to do a somersault takes special communication abilities. How do you take a complex task and break it down into simple steps that are also fun?
You will also learn to professionally communicate with parents about their child’s progress. And patience? Let’s just say, you will learn patience, a skill that will make you a better student, a better friend, and a better person in general.
Problem-Solving in Real-Time
You have never worked in quite such a dynamic environment. No two classes are the same. One day you may be helping a child overcome their fear of the balance beam, and the next day you will be adapting a game to a class that just needs to burn off a lot of energy. You will learn to think on your feet, quickly assess the situation and come up with the best and most positive solution. This problem-solving, on the fly, is a priceless skill and one that is highly desirable.
And Did We Mention The Perks?
You’re busy! We respect that, and we know a good part-time employment works around your life.
Flexible Hours
We have schedules to fit around school, sports, and fun.
Supportive Team
You’ll be working with a group of other energetic students and positive mentors. You'll make friends, not just coworkers.
Competitive Pay
We know you bring energy and commitment to your role, and we are happy to reward that. You work hard, so you will be paid well.
Exciting Environment
After all, it’s a job that keeps you active and fit without even trying!
So — Ready for a Job You’ll Love?
If you are sick of the usual early employment offerings, and you’re looking for a job that is fun, meaningful, and where you learn and grow, then let’s get to know each other.
We’re not looking for Olympic gymnasts here at Dominique Dawes Academy — we’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable, positive and friendly high school students with a passion for working with kids.
Swap your boring, usual job for an adventure. We’re looking for some truly awesome people to join the Dominique Dawes Academy team, so let’s get started — it’s time for a job you’ll love going to.