Dance Instructor I - II

About this Opportunity!

Dance Instructor I - II Part-Time

Application Closing Deadline: Ongoing/Open.

This is an ongoing recruitment process, with no specific closing date. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

$17.85 - $25.00 per hour

Seeking super-star dancers! Are you a motivated and energetic dance instructor who enjoys sharing their passion and education with individuals of all ages? This is the job for you! The Dance Instructor is responsible for instructing, explaining, and demonstrating techniques and methods of dance with musical or rhythmic accompaniment to students of all ages and varying levels of skill and ability.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Prefer CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Possess a professional and welcoming demeanor.
• Has excellent communication, customer service and problem solving skills.
• Possess excellent leadership and presentation skills.
• Will be professional, motivated, reliable, fun and has a love for teaching.

Minimum Qualifications

Dance Instructor I - $17.85 - $22.32 per hour

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of previous experience in a specialized dance form.
• Previous experience teaching preferred.

Dance Instructor II - $19.85 - $25.00 per hour

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years’ experience teaching in a specialized dance form.
• Instructor shall be a working dancer, and/or dance educator with a combination of at least three (3) of the following criteria:
• Bachelor degree in Dance or directly related field;
• Ten (10) years of on-going experience in the specialized form of dance.
• Have completed an internship/apprenticeship or affiliation with a dance company for at least three (3) years.
• Dance certification preferred.
• Possesses extensive knowledge gained through a variety of specialized workshops/trainings and/or a membership with a major recognized dance organization.

The job description above covers the main duties of this position. Please note, as a team member, there may be additional responsibilities that are required to meet ongoing needs of the department.

Employee Benefits & Perks at South Suburban

• FREE use of District fitness centers and swimming pools
• Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employees working 14+ hours/week)
• Paid sick leave
• Opportunities for training and promotion from within
• Flexible schedules
• To view a complete listing of the District’s most current benefit package, please visit http://careers.ssprd.org

About Us

Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational services and programs.

We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.