Employment

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Life at Circus Juventas is about striving for new levels of excellence in artistry, athleticism, mental acuity and creativity. The largest circus school in North America is seeking candidates who have a broad intellectual perspective, strong leadership skills, and a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism to a complex and unique school. Circus Juventas enrolls 1,000 students in our year-round out-of-school program, and 400 students in six weeks of summer day camps. The Program Registrar is responsible for taking a practical overview of the implementation and administration of all aspects of the program and must have:

• Strong technical and data skills – must be proficient in Microsoft Access and Excel, and be comfortable learning registration software, Active Network.
• Strong project management skills – Must have a formal method for tracking project tasks, person assigned to task and duration of task. Needs to be able to manage multiple projects that share the same resources, particularly people.
• Experience managing complex scheduling requirements – Responsible for overseeing and working collaboratively with other departments on quarterly class registration, session schedules (acquiring intimate knowledge of circus acts, equipment, and arena space), and show orders.
• Ability to work independently, proactively, creatively, and collaboratively with executives, artists, coaches, students, and parents.
• Willingness to provide general support for various additional projects as needed and be a
  team player.
• Variable schedule – Three times per year, during registration, additional hours may be
  required. In addition, periodically throughout the year some evening and weekend hours may
  be required.

SUMMARY

Our ideal candidate is an experienced project and data manager, communicator and team player who
also is willing to embrace an atypical work environment. Program registrar must be knowledgeable or
interested in learning about circus arts curriculum, terminology, and unique requirements for each
act.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years administrative, and/or project management experience
• Proficient in data management in MS Access and Excel
• Ability to learn new software as needed

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience using Active Network

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, health benefits, 401K Plan, vacation time.

Please submit resume and cover letter to: hr@circusjuventas.org

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota

Job Summary: Coach a variety of Circus Acts to students, using a safe and progressive coaching methodology. Primarily coaching Aerial acts within our Professional Program and advanced youth program. Ensure a fun, inclusive, and safe class environment for all students of varying skill levels.

Essential Duties:

• Coach Aerial Circus arts in a clear and progressive style, to all students enrolled in each class
• Ensure the safety and management of risks associated with learning circus arts, for each individual student (e.g. acrobatic content, use of equipment, use of safety lines and spotting…)
• Create a fun and inclusive learning environment for all students under your supervision.
• Coach in an engaging, dynamic and creative way. To inspire our students to be their best.
• Under the direction of the Artistic Director, create and train circus acts for performances throughout the calendar year.
• Assist in all aspects of creating content for annual shows and performances.
• Collaborate with other coaches of various disciplines, to create acrobatic content for circus acts.
• Adhere to rules and guidelines, set forth in the Circus Juventas Coaching Handbook.
• Evaluating of student’s acrobatic level for advancement through the Circus Juventas program levels.
• Report any safety or rigging concerns to Arena and/or Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• Three or more years Coaching Aerial Circus Arts in a professional or youth setting.
• Ability to coach Aerial Hoop/Lyra, Spanish Web, Aerial Silks, Aerial Straps and other aerial disciplines.
• Collaborative team player, with a positive attitude.
• Act creation and choreography experience.
• Love of the Performing Arts and love of working with youth.
• Past professional Circus and performing experience a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, health benefits, 401K Plan, vacation time.

Please submit letter of intent and resume to: rob@circusjuventas.org

Circus Juventas is seeking a Head Rigger/Arena Manager, reporting to the Managing Director. The Head Rigger/Arena Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe setup, use and maintenance of rigging equipment, as well as assisting with inventory and safety inspections. This position will also be tasked with leading the rigging team in safely operating the rigging equipment during performances, classes, and trainings.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years experience as a Head Rigger; experience with aerial/human rigging an asset
• College diploma (or equivalent) in live entertainment or theatre production (or equivalent work experience)
• Personnel management experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, …)
• Flexibility, autonomy, team player
• Good communication skills
• Ability to handle contingencies and work well under pressure
• Ability to work high above the ground (climbing abilities essential)
• Certified Welder and experience in high speed cable winches desired
• Experience in acrobatic spotting and operating aerial winch for aerial acrobatics
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Rigging Certification
• Experience in coaching acrobatics/circus arts

Please submit letter of intent and resume to: rob@circusjuventas.org