What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dance Instructor position at Arthur Murray Dance Studio?
Looking for a side hustle you can be passionate about with the potential to turn it into a full-time career? Do like to be up and moving all the time? Do you have a great work ethic? Are you a self-starter? Do you enjoy helping people? If you answered yes, this may be the career for you!
We are the world leader in partner dance instruction. We instruct both couples and individuals of all ages in all styles of partner dance. (Swing, Salsa, Waltz, Tango, Country Western, Cha Cha and MANY more). No experience in ballroom or social dance styles required. WE WILL TRAIN YOU.
Who We're Looking For:
The right candidate for this job is someone who genuinely cares about others and wants to help people to be their best self. The ability to connect with others quickly and the ability to be on your feet 8 hours are absolute musts. The right person for our team is someone who can add personality and fun to an already upbeat atmosphere. Some form of dance/movement experience required, though is does not need to be ballroom/partner dance. Teaching and/or customer service experience preferred.
Requirements:
-Ability to be on your feet and moving all day
-Ability to obtain a passport if needed for international dance events
-Ability to work/travel occasional weekends
-Willingness to commit to 1 year with company
-Team player
-Self starter
-18 years (internships may be available for those under the age of 18)
-Dance experience (any form)
Responsibilities:
-Learn to dance and teach the lead and follow portions of multiple social dance styles
-Teach dance lessons to individuals, couples and small groups
-Administrative duties (scheduling, collecting payments, follow up, paperwork)
-Light cleaning
-Learn to identify and teach to multiple learning and personality styles
-Provide high level customer service to all clients
-Enrolling students into programs
-Other duties as assigned
Helpful Experience:
-Customer Service
-Cashier
-Theatre/Music/Dance
-Sports
-Waiter/Server
-Volunteer Work
Advancement Opportunities:
-Full time dance instructor
-Studio executive/manager
-Studio owner/franchisee
-Competitive dancer/traveling dance coach
Compensation:
This is a commission based position based on teaching time with a $15/hour base wage plus teaching bonuses. Equivalent of $22/hr possible within your first year and more as you increase dance certifications and lessons taught. Paid time off and paid holidays available for all staff after initial training period.
Schedule:
Weekday evening availability required. Some weekends required. Occasional travel required. Thursday evenings mandatory for all staff. 12-15 hours per week to start. Additional hours available as teaching time fills.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Paid training
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $22