Jobs

All jobs listed below are part-time, and may be combined for the right candidate. To apply for any position, please send an email inquiry to kitsie@phillycircus.com.

Teen Assistant Coach (TAC) 

The Teen Assistant Coach (TAC) program is a work-experience opportunity for teens 15 years+. TAC’s work under the direction of the PSCA Coaches with the Camp & Assistant Camp directors as their primary supervisors. The TAC’s primary job responsibility will be assisting staff with our Kinder and/or Junior Camp. Additional responsibilities may include organizing camp equipment and helping with camp set-up & breakdown. 

    Pay Rate

    Hourly paid position based on applicant’s experience and expertise. $8.00-$12.00/hour
    OR Work Study is available for those interested in exchanging TAC hours for class/camp hours.
    Additional Benefits: TAC Open Gym. These times will typically be available Monday-Thursday 3:30-5:00pm and will be supervised by Camp Staff.

    TAC Application HERE

    Part-time Trampoline Instructor 

    • 2+ years experience in teaching youth and adult trampoline. 
    • 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.
    • Background clearances

    Pay Rate

    • Hourly paid position based on applicant’s experience and expertise. $22.50-$30/hour

    Part-time Acrobatics Instructor 

    • 2+ years experience in teaching youth and adult acrobatics/gymnastics. 
    • A good knowledge and/or understanding of acrobatic specialties specific to the circus, such as tumbling, hand-balancing, hand-to-hand (partner acrobatics), trampoline, etc.
    • An ability to conceive and build or supervise the building of ensemble and solo circus acts with children or adults recreational students.
    • Background clearances

    Pay Rate

    • Hourly paid position based on applicant’s experience and expertise. $22.50-$30/hour

    Part-time Front Desk Coordinator 

    Part-time Front Desk Coordinator Responsibilities:

    • Working at the front desk, answering phones and emails
    • Welcoming new students and people visiting the building for the first time
    • Working with iClassPro and Mindbody scheduling systems for classes and private lessons
    • Managing other desk staff and work-studies (scheduling, task lists, training, communications, evaluations)
    • Working closely with the management and coaching teams for seamless customer service

    Part-time Front Desk Coordinator Requirements:

    • 2+ years experience in a similar customer-service position
    • Confidence with Google Docs, Sheets, Forms and Calendar
    • Willingness / ability to learn other software (iClassPro, Mindbody desktop and app versions, MailChimp, Canva, etc.). Prior experience with iClassPro/Mindbody or similar software would be a major advantage
    • Great written and oral communication skills, both with clients and administrators
    • Conflict Resolution Skills
    • Excitement and enthusiasm for circus and performing-arts education
    • A friendly disposition
    • Hours
      • June – August: Monday – Thursday 12:00pm – 5:00pm
      • September – May:
        • Monday 2:00 – 6:30pm
        • Tuesday 2:00 – 6:30pm
        • Wednesday 2:00 – 6:30pm
        • Thursday 2:00 – 6:30pm 
        • Friday 2:00 – 6:30pm 

    Part-time Business Manager 

    The part-time Business Manager for the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts oversees the school’s budget, weekly bookkeeping, accounts receivable and payable, and payroll.
    10 hours per week in person, exact days / times TBD

        Part-time Business Manager Responsibilities:

        • Developing and implementing financial policies in consultation with the Executive Director and the Director of Operations
        • Developing and implementing financial performance metrics
        • Weekly meetings with the Executive Director 
        • Preparing and managing the Budget, including separate Program Budgets
        • Weekly bookkeeping, bill-paying, and management of bank accounts
        • Monthly processing of payroll, including all communications with teachers, reconciling of reports, and reviewing with key admin staff before sending to payroll service
        • Communicating with accountant and external auditors, preparing materials for tax returns
        • Compliance: audits and report filing
        • Insurance management
        • Strategic recommendations and financial risk assessment, based on detailed understanding of the school’s programs and culture
        • Detailed tracking of school expenses, flagging unusual activity to the relevant manager
        • Safe storage and document filing

        Part-time Business Manager Requirements:

        • Software proficiency: QuickBooks & Microsoft Office
          • Extra: MindBodyOnline, IClassPro
        • Ability to work with and understand payroll processing
        • Fastidious attention to detail
        • Good communication skills
        • Interest in working with an arts-based community