Dance Instructor

Salary: $16.66 - $35.39 Hourly
Location : Dale City, VA
Job Type: Part-time Non-benefitted (PN)
Job Number: 202610650
Department: PARKS & RECREATION-SEASONAL AND PROVISIONAL
Opening Date: 06/26/2026
GRADE: A11


Introduction
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:

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.
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

01


This position has a minimum age requirement of 16 years of age. Do you meet this age requirement?

• Yes
• No

02


This position requires a minimum education of an 8th grade education or higher. Please select the option that best describes your highest level of completed education.

• High School Diploma/Equivalent or higher
• Completion of 11th grade
• Completion of 10th Grade
• Completion of 9th Grade
• Completion of 8th grade
• None of the above

03


How many years of dance training have you had?

• 7 or more years of dance training
• 6 years of dance training
• 5 years of dance training
• 3-4 years of dance training
• Less than 3 years of dance training

04


How much experience do you have in teaching dance or assisting teaching a class?

• Over 3 years of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• Less than one year of experience
• My experience is not as a teacher, but as an assistant
• No experience in teaching or assisting

05


Check all styles of dance for which you have formal training.

• Ballet
• Pointe
• Jazz
• Lyrical/Contemporary
• Tap
• Modern

06


Check all styles of dance for which you have teaching experience.

• Ballet
• Pointe
• Jazz
• Lyrical/Contemporary
• Tap
• Modern

07


Are you available to work weekday (Monday-Friday) mornings?

• Yes
• No

08


Are you available to work weekday (Monday-Friday) evenings?

• Yes
• No

09


Are you available to work weekends?

• Yes
• No

Required Question