Assistant Choreographer

This is an exciting opportunity for a volunteer Assistant Choreographer to work with our talented and enthusiastic company of young people for the academic year September 2026 - July 2027 to put on High School Musical . We are actively interviewing for this role, so if we find a suitable candidate we will appoint them and close the advert, so don't delay in making your application. A Brief History of the Spa Theatre Company The Company was founded in 1982 as a young people’s group. From 1982 to 1991, there was a Senior Company, but at present the Senior Company is on hold. The Advertised Position The role advertised is for one person to provide support to the Choreographer of the Junior Company. The Company is primarily a “teaching” organisation, offering a high standard of teaching in speech, drama, music and dance. The Company meets on a Tuesday evening at Aylesford School, Warwick, for tuition and rehearsal sessions.  We also perform a musical at a local theatre, usually in April/May. Key Attributes required The Assistant Choreographer is primarily in a learning and support situation and will be developing their ability to coach and train young people of varying ability.  They must be flexible, and should be prepared to learn from, and assist the Production Team. Candidates must be prepared to undertake a DBS check (Spa Theatre Company will cover the cost of this) and complete safeguarding training. Duties The Assistant Choreographer will: A. report directly to the Choreographer; B. take their instructions from the Choreographer and where necessary the wider Production Team; C. demonstrate an ability to relate to all ages and to show enthusiasm and encouragement; D. help to ensure the safety and well-being of the children attending sessions. Remuneration The Spa Theatre Company is a Registered Charity for its work in the tuition of young people. This post is a volunteer role, however, we do offer a small honorarium which will reflect the general age and inexperience of the postholder. Why should you volunteer for us? This role will be a good fit for anyone who is interesting in pursuing a career in the theatrical arts.  A great addition to your CV, it will also provide you with invaluable experience in putting a live show together, learning all about the different roles required to put on a show, acting, music, choreography, staging, props, costumes, lighting, sound, and so much more!