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Dance Instructor

Prince William County Government
Dale, VA Part Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2026

The SBDCRC School of Dance at Prince William County, Department of Parks and Recreation is looking for additional dance instructors for our 2026 – 2027 school year. Our growing program is family-friendly and community-oriented, offering high quality dance instruction for beginner through advanced students. Teacher training will begin in August. Classes start after Labor Day and run through the end of June.
 
This is a part time position.  Skills must include at least one or two of the following: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Creative Movement. Preferred skills include strong ballet technique, versatility in training, and ability to teach multiple disciplines.  Instructors are required to follow a curriculum.  Excellent communication skills are a must.  All teaching tools will be provided and classes will be taught in a dance studio at the Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center.

For more information about our Dance program, please visit our website: https://www.pwcva.gov/department/dale-city/dance

Please note: position is open until the end of the advertisement period with ongoing application review. 

The Department of Parks and Recreation conducts DMV records checks on all employees driving for work purposes and criminal background checks on all hires aged 18 years and older.

NATURE OF WORK                                                                                                        
This class is part of the Recreation Job Family. Incumbents perform routine work in connection with various recreation programs or activities. Instructors in this classification teach beginner and intermediate specialty level classes. Example; beginner/intermediate ballet, tap, jazz, safety, CPR, first aid, mini camps, environmental education and parent/child classes. May provide daily upkeep and light maintenance of equipment and facility.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics
This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable code of conduct rules; providing customer services. Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines, and deviation from those guidelines require approval.
 
TYPICAL CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES (These responsibilities are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
 
1. Carrying out program plans, activities, and lessons. Sets up equipment or materials needed for a class and cleans up after program. 
 
2. Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public. 
 
3. Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records. 
 
4. Enforces program and facility rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required. 
 
5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

KNOWLEDGE
 Requires special training in specified activity;
 Requires knowledge and experience in specified activity;
 Customer service principles;
 Basic exercise science principles and theories;
 Recordkeeping principles;
 Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations;
 Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;
 Modern office technology;
 Computers and related software applications.
  
 
SKILLS                  
 Providing customer service;
 Monitoring the use of equipment;
 Maintaining basic operational records and reports;
 Using a computer and related software applications;
 Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;
 Utilizing computers and relevant software applications;
 Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
  
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                    
 Discipline specific responsibilities do not apply to this classification.
                                                                              
LEVEL OF DECISIONS                                                                                                     
 Responsibilities are typically procedure based with defined goals and processes or methods, but incumbents have the latitude to determine the speed or order of steps used to complete assignments.
  
DIRECTION RECEIVED                    
 Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval.
  
DIRECTION PROVIDED   
 Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.



EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Dependent on course requirements. Minimum of one year instructional experience in related program area. Requires complex certification with regular additional training or education for maintenance of certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 
May require a State/Federal background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: May require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

NOTE

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Background Checks, which may include but are not limited to: Criminal History Check, Credit History Check, Education Verification Check, License Verification Check, and/or Fingerprinting may be required (Effective January 3, 2013) as posted in the job advertisement. 

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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