What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dance Instructor I & II position at Foothills Park & Recreation District?
Job Description
Position: Dance Instructor I & II
Application Deadline: 1/20/2026
Rate: $20.75- $26.25/hour (See Description Below)
Foothills is in need of a fun and energetic youth dance instructor to fit into our positive non-competitive environment. The instructor is responsible for instructing, explaining, and demonstrating dance techniques and methods with musical or rhythmic accompaniment to youth dancers varying levels of skill and ability.
We are looking for someone with youth ballet and/or hip hop experience and they are needed in the afternoons (4-8 pm) and/or mornings on Saturday.
Must be available to sub occasional weekday evenings and mornings if needed.
The Dance Instructor will be hired dependent upon experience in the following positions:
Required Experience
Dance Instructor I
Rate $20.75/hour
Rate $26.25/hour
As a Part-Time Foothills employee, benefits include:
Creating Community, Enhancing Health, Inspiring Play! We fulfill our mission by providing a variety of recreational services, programs and activities for both youth and adults. We operate three recreation centers, two golf courses, a two-sheet ice arena, swimming pools, and two indoor sports facilities. In addition, we maintain 68 park sites and over 30 miles in trails. Joining our team means you will contribute to the well-being of your community.
Keyword: Dance Instructors, choreography, ballet
Position: Dance Instructor I & II
Application Deadline: 1/20/2026
Rate: $20.75- $26.25/hour (See Description Below)
Foothills is in need of a fun and energetic youth dance instructor to fit into our positive non-competitive environment. The instructor is responsible for instructing, explaining, and demonstrating dance techniques and methods with musical or rhythmic accompaniment to youth dancers varying levels of skill and ability.
We are looking for someone with youth ballet and/or hip hop experience and they are needed in the afternoons (4-8 pm) and/or mornings on Saturday.
Must be available to sub occasional weekday evenings and mornings if needed.
The Dance Instructor will be hired dependent upon experience in the following positions:
Required Experience
Dance Instructor I
Rate $20.75/hour
- Graduate from high school or completion of GED
- 2 years of previous experience in a specialized dance form
Rate $26.25/hour
- 5 years experience of teaching in a specialized dance form
- Bachelor degree in Dance or directly related field
- 10 years of on-going experience in the specialized form of dance
- Have completed an internship/apprenticeship or affiliation with a dance company for 3 years
- Possesses extensive knowledge gained through a variety of specialized workshops/trainings and/or a membership with a major recognized dance organization
As a Part-Time Foothills employee, benefits include:
- FREE use of our recreation/fitness centers, swimming pools, and ice arena
- FREE drop-in fitness classes (includes but is not limited to yoga, Zumba and aerobic classes)
- Golf discounts ($3 - $14 for 9 holes depending on day of week, free driving range and more!)
- Discounts on other recreation programs/classes
- Flexible schedule
- Accrued sick time (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
- Wellness Program- earn points for additional program discounts/free classes
- Scholarship Program (eight $500 scholarships awarded per year)
- Eligible to participate in 401(k) plan
Creating Community, Enhancing Health, Inspiring Play! We fulfill our mission by providing a variety of recreational services, programs and activities for both youth and adults. We operate three recreation centers, two golf courses, a two-sheet ice arena, swimming pools, and two indoor sports facilities. In addition, we maintain 68 park sites and over 30 miles in trails. Joining our team means you will contribute to the well-being of your community.
Keyword: Dance Instructors, choreography, ballet
Salary : $21 - $26