Dance Instructor PT

Hiring salary is dependent upon experience. The hiring range for this position is $17.06 - $25.86 per hour. This position requires you to be comfortable working out of both recreation centers, Eagle Pointe and Bison Ridge. We are excited to announce that we are currently seeking a Dance Instructor II to join our team at the Recreation Center. As the dance instructor, you will have the opportunity to teach youth of various skill levels and all ages in various forms of dance while working in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, you will be responsible for choreographing dance routines and practices at the performing level. You will also assist with setup, preparation, and planning of dance classes, as well as develop and implement dance curriculum. Additionally, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and fun learning environment for all participants, while following all City and Department guidelines and policies. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming work environment for all of our employees. Experience, Education, and Formal Training Dance Instructor I Must be highly motivated and take direction well Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays Must be a minimum of 16 years of age Must have three years of prior experience as a dancer. Knowledge of basic dance instruction. Ability to choreograph beginning level routines. Ability to select and cut age appropriate music. Ability to demonstrate dance skills. Ability to read, interpret and apply operating policies and procedures. Three years of experience as a dancer. To have or obtain CPR, First Aid, Concussion Awareness and Universal Precautions Certifications. Ability to be trained to teach beginning class levels. Dance Instructor II All of the above, plus: One year of Dance instruction experience. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. The ability to teach intermediate level Dance. The ability to take on leadership roles during tot, and beginning/advanced beginning level classes. The ability to instruct other instructors to teach tot, beginning and advanced beginning level classes. Ability to learn to teach intermediate level dance classes and choreography. Dance Instructor III All of the above, plus: Mastery of the instruction of tot, beginning, advanced beginning, and intermediate dance class levels. Two years of dance instruction experience. The ability to choreograph intermediate and advanced level routines. Mastery of the instruction of tot, beginning, advanced beginning, intermediate and advanced level dance classes. Dance Instructor IV All of the above, plus: Two years experience instructing intermediate and advanced dance classes in recreation or a private studio, or two years as a City of Commerce City Dance Instructor III. Must be at least 18 years of age. Knowledge of choreography of advanced class levels. Ability to help coordinate dance performances and recitals from costume ordering to program order and all necessary administrative functions related to performances in support of the recreation coordinator. Ability to take on lead instructor functions and support recreation coordinator in administrative functions as they pertain to the dance program and events. Equal Opportunity Statement (Repeat) Commerce City is an equal‑opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Commerce City