Instructor V - Dance; Adult

The Dance (Adult) Instructor position is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate dance program for adults. Recreation staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants. This position will collaborate with the Recreation Specialist to offer classes that meet the needs of guests and the facility, while aligning with employee availability.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.

• Understand and demonstrate dance skills in all dance genres
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Relate and interact well with adult dance participants
• Plan, organize and implement activities
• Establish effective working relationships with participants and coworkers

All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently, effectively and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership for delivering a high quality product or service, have regular and punctual attendance, and effectively handle emergency situations.

• Plans and implements recreation dance classes for 18+ years old
• Helps organize possible performances throughout the year
• Implements proper warm‑up and cool‑down exercises and strength and endurance‑building activities
• Provides social interaction within classes and a safe environment for all participants
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance

• Tracks attendance and instructor hours for all courses
• Attends staff meetings
• Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Experience teaching dance classes in an organized setting
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification within 90 days of employment

• Bachelor’s degree in dance or related field

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

This position requires a moderate degree of physical stamina and strength, including the ability to:

• Frequently sit, stand, and walk through a multi‑level facility
• Occasionally squat, bend, kneel, twist, climb, balance and reach over head
• Occasionally lift, carry, push or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Frequently use hands and fingers for fine manipulation; occasionally use light and firm grasp
• Frequently see objects up close to perform office tasks and far away to observe activity for safety hazards or problems
• Constantly use hearing to interact with guests and staff and recognize trouble outside of view
• Occasionally use sufficient physical strength, stamina, and agility to perform emergency work in various capacities

Work mainly performed indoors unless the activity is required to perform outdoors. This is a high‑activity position. Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including the ability to demonstrate the skills needed for the activity. Exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.

• Sound equipment in the studio

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the United States and must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, and substance screen. There may be additional pre‑employment requirements depending on the nature of the position.

We are a caring, courteous, team‑oriented organization committed to public service excellence. Employees thrive in a culture that is respectful, professional and diverse. Our work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees. Westminster is a drug‑free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.