The Academy of Theatre and Dance is looking for a:

Health & Performance Coordinator

You are an inspiring individual with a genuine passion for students. Guided by a clear vision for arts education, you will lead a team of professionals and healthcare practitioners. Together with them, you will work to develop a forward-thinking and promising health program that puts the student at the center. Diversity and inclusion are key priorities in this effort, as our student population is highly diverse.

What will you be doing?

Drawing on your knowledge and experience in the field of health in the broadest sense, you will lead the Health & Performance department. You are responsible for the content and quality of the department and ensure the appropriate composition and management of the Health team, which consists of a number of permanent staff members, freelancers, and (guest) instructors. Together with the team, you are responsible for disseminating knowledge in the field of health and well-being across all disciplines of the Academy of Theater and Dance (ATD). This is based on a clear vision of education and health, and the role of diversity and inclusion within that framework. You maintain contact with the national and international professional community in the fields of research and dance studies and apply that knowledge to the development, content, and quality of the department. In addition, you are responsible for teaching courses in the field of physical fitness. 

What are you bringing?

• a completed degree at the associate’s degree level or higher that is relevant to this position;

• knowledge of the human body;

• demonstrable leadership skills and experience with human resources management and budgetary responsibility;

• an (international) network that you can leverage to support the department’s development, content, and quality;

• a clear vision for promoting health and well-being in arts education. Please include a brief description of your vision in your letter;

• pedagogical skills that enable you to create a safe learning and working environment;

• knowledge and experience in the field of health and well-being in higher professional education;

• Proficiency in Dutch and English; you are able to express yourself clearly and persuasively—both verbally and in writing;

• an independent work ethic, but you also enjoy working with others;

• Flexibility—you can adapt quickly. 

This is us

The Academy of Theatre and Dance is a higher professional education institution. The academy offers eleven bachelor’s, three master’s, and two associate degree programs in the fields of theater and dance. All programs are linked to professional practice, both nationally and internationally. Students are trained to become actors, mime artists, dancers, choreographers, theater or dance teachers, as well as directors, set designers, technical designers, stage managers, production managers, and creative producers.

The Academy of Theatre and Dance is part of the Amsterdam School of the Arts, which also includes the Breitner Academy, the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, the Netherlands Film Academy, the Reinwardt Academy, and the Academy of Architecture.

About Health & Performance

The Health & Performance Department puts students first and helps produce competent graduates with knowledge of the body, health, and training. This knowledge and training contribute to optimal performance and the ability to take charge of one’s own health during their studies and in their subsequent career.

Health & Performance provides physical support to students through walk-in consultation hours for physical therapy, manual therapy, Mensendieck exercise therapy, and nutritional counseling. In addition, the department offers classes in anatomy and injury prevention, mental skills, nutrition, and physical fitness. For students with an injury who are unable to attend regular classes, guidance is provided by the Mensendieck exercise therapist, and transition classes are available. The physical screenings conducted at the beginning of the first and second years for dance students form the basis of their personal physical profiles. Finally, research is also part of Health & Performance.

Here's what we offer

The Academy of Theatre and Dance is located in a modern building designed specifically for theatre and dance education, in the heart of Amsterdam. We offer a pleasant working environment and support the Code for Cultural Diversity. Your appointment and compensation will be in accordance with the collective labor agreement for higher professional education (CAO-HBO). The position is classified in scale 11 for a full-time appointment (max. 5,334.48 gross per month). Remuneration is partly dependent on education, experience, and most recent salary. A thirteenth month’s salary is included in the employment package. We initially offer a one-year contract with the possibility of extension. If you join us, a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is required.

The conversations

The first round of interviews will take place on Tuesday, July 5, and the second round on Thursday, July 7. The interviews will be held at the Academy of Theatre and Dance, located at Jodenbreestraat 3 in Amsterdam.

Is this job right for you?

Are you interested in this position? If so, please submit your cover letter and resume via this AHK link by Tuesday, June 28. Only applications uploaded via this link will be considered.

For more information about this position, please contact Erzi Hoogveld, coordinator of the Health & Performance Academy for Theater and Dance, at erzi.hoogveld@ahk.nl. For more information about the AHK, the Academy for Theater and Dance, and the program, please visit www.ahk.nl.

We prefer to assemble our team ourselves and therefore will not be considering any recruitment efforts in response to this job posting.