Recreation Instructor; Dance – Level II or III

Recreation Instructor (Dance) – Level II or III

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Final date to receive applications
:
January 9, 2026

Compensation
:
Full pay range $21.01 – $29.40 per hour. Part‑time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours
: 10

Benefit Eligibility Group
:
Confirm with Hiring Manager.

Level II
:
Under direct supervision, assist and lead in the instruction and classroom management of dance by helping young dancers develop and grow. Coaches students through safe, progressive, and effective foundations of dance.

Level III
:
Under direct supervision of the Dance Program Coordinator, high‑level dance instructors independently lead, instruct, and motivate participants in dance classes. They are responsible for coaching students through safe, progressive, and effective foundations of dance.

• Teaches a variety of levels from beginner to advanced, in multiple styles of dance, including but not limited to, preschool, recreation, concert, and programs.
• Choreographs age‑appropriate routines.
• Develops class curriculum, class management and leadership role with staff by sharing your dance knowledge.
• Assists with concert preparation and execution.

• Teaches foundational progression of dance skills and techniques for a variety of formats and ages independently.
• Teaches a variety of levels from beginner to advanced independently, in multiple styles of dance, including but not limited to, preschool, recreation, concert, and programs.
• Choreographs recreation and competition age‑appropriate routines.
• Develops class programming, choreography.
• Assists in running special events, such as dance camps, concerts, community events and other performance opportunities.

• Evaluates class participants for skills competency and makes recommendations for progression.
• Sets up equipment, maintains roll sheets, and communicates with parents.
• Manages class in a leadership role with staff by sharing dance knowledge.
• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Enforces rules, regulations, and policies; maintains safety, order and discipline of participants, and/or customers.
• Performs customer relations role which may include interacting with parents, participants, program partners, and/or city staff to provide information and solve problems.
• Works as part of a team, attending training, orientation and/or staff meetings as needed.

• Ability to evaluate conditions in assigned areas and make judgments related to safety.
• Ability to understand and observe participant behavior and monitor exertion levels.
• Ability to keep accurate records, organize information, and follow established procedures.
• Ability to tactfully and effectively communicate with participants, parents, and coordinators, with excellent customer service.
• Ability to collaborate with co‑instructors about lesson plan ideas. Work closely with coordinators and dance leads.
• Ability and willingness to accept and provide feedback.
• Ability to stay actively engaged and assist with the development of dance skills.
• Knowledge and strong understanding of basic dance technique with the ability to provide feedback to participants while ensuring proper class management tactics.
• Knowledge and understanding of the importance of punctuality and consistency. Ability to commit to the agreed‑upon schedule.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

• Ability to choreograph age‑appropriate routines.
• More than one year of teaching or assistant‑teaching experience.
• Current Red Cross or equivalent CPR & First Aid certification.

• Previous experience teaching higher levels of dance, recreation and concert.
• Choreography experience, both class and concert.
• Have over three years of higher‑level dance teaching experience.
• Current Red Cross or equivalent CPR & First Aid certification.
• Ability to communicate bilingually.

• One to two years of experience participating in…