Dance Instructor – USAG Pre-Team and Team

Dance Instructor – USAG Pre-Team and Team ()

• Position Type:
  Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal
• Date Posted: 5/26/2026

TITLE: Dance Instructor – USAG Pre-Team and Team

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation

DATES: Varies

PAY RATE: $20.07 - $28.69

General Task Statement: Under the direction of the Program Supervisor/Coordinator, the Dance Instructor is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate instruction to children ages 7-15. The Dance Instructor will be responsible for teaching competitive gymnasts the USAG Level 3 and 4 floor and beam routines as well as leading basic ballet, stretching, and leaps/jumps on both floor and beam.

Failure to plan or facilitate lesson plans that are progressive, safe, and developmentally appropriate may negatively impact a gymnast's performance in competition. The Dance Instructor will be respectful of children, parents, and co-workers to ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained. They will be responsible for planning lessons that do not conflict with the recreational gymnastics classes' instruction or equipment needs.

They will provide detailed dance instruction, including leading 1.5-3 hour practices, providing constructive and developmentally appropriate corrections and feedback, setting up all stations and activities in accordance with the lesson plans approved by the Program Supervisor/Coordinator, and monitoring students' progress and communicating concerns to the Program Supervisor/Coordinator regularly. The Dance Instructor will be partially responsible for the success of the Level 3 and 4 team in competition and is expected to prepare gymnasts for competition, ensuring that routines are performed safely and in accordance with the USAG Compulsory Code of Points.

Supervision: This position reports to the Chandler‑Newberger Program Coordinator and the Division Manager.

• CPR Certification
• Up to 10 hours of staff training
• Pre‑employment Drug/Alcohol Test
• Written exam
• Practical exam
• Structured oral interview
• Presentation of lesson plans
• A valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to competitions from December‑April

• Must possess five (5) years of experience teaching ballet, lyrical, ballroom, Latin or modern dance to ages 4-12, including three (3) years or more of experience coaching and choreographing for competitive dancers.
• Previous experience coaching USAG Compulsory or pre‑team preferred.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain USAG Competitive Coach Membership and maintain it as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certification from a nationally recognized institution and maintain it as a condition of employment.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the USAG Women’s Developmental Program.

• Assist in the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate pre‑competitive program for preschool and elementary‑aged children.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of USAG Compulsory routines and deductions, including but not limited to the following:
    • Level 3 and 4 Performance Specifications on each event
    • Level 3 and 4 Evaluation Points on each event
    • Level 3 and 4 Developmental Skills on each event
    • Level 4 Points of Emphasis on each skill on each event
  • Draft monthly lesson plans to safely and effectively prepare gymnasts for USAG Level 3 and 4 skills, according to the Compulsory Code of Points routines, flexibility, and conditioning text.
  • Review lesson plans with the Program Supervisor/Coordinator and make any necessary edits according to their feedback.
  • Follow proper skill progressions, as provided by the Program Supervisor/Coordinator.
  • Supervise the use of equipment and facilitate lesson plans safely, using proper safe spotting techniques and clear, constructive feedback.
  • Ensure the equipment and facility are clean, well‑maintained and safe at all times; return equipment to its designated setup or storage place immediately after use.
• Supervise participants before, during, and after practice and in competition.
  • Ensure children are supervised at all times.
  • Provide engaging and supportive experiences for children through…