Apple iPod, Communication Skills, Dance, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, High School Diploma, Jazz, Music, Organizational Skills, Parks & Recreation, Record Keeping, Student Conduct, Team Player, Training/Teaching
Seasonal - Dance Instructor
Salary
$15.78 - $17.87 Hourly
Location
Parks and Recreation, Appleton, WI
Job Type
Seasonal
Job Number
2026-107
Department
Parks and Recreation
Division
Recreation - Seasonal Workers
Opening Date
07/13/2026
Closing Date
7/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
Examples of Duties
- Instruct dance classes for youth, teens and adults.
- Has a minimum of 3-5 years teaching dance instruction in jazz, lyrical, tap, tumbling and hip hop with emphasis in ballet and pointe.
- Be a strong communicator and class leader, providing a safe, fun and challenging class for students.
- Be capable of demonstrating dance techniques.
- Prepare class curriculum, choreography and content.
- Prepare class for end of season dance recital.
- Manage and maintain equipment for class.
- Conduct class with proper student discipline and enthusiasm for dance.
- Use safety techniques to properly instruct students.
- Communicate appropriately with students, be a positive role model for participants.
- Communicate with parents in regards to the students progress and any other class related issues.
- Work as a team member and support the other instructors.
- Ability to create innovative choreography.
- Maintain class attendance records.
- Provide music for classes (iPod & CD compatible).
- Communicate with Coordinator and other dance instructors.
- Keep current in class trends.
- Participate in special events.
Typical Qualifications
Education: High School Graduate/GED
Experience: Knowledge and/or background of the specific program, program related experience desired
- Four or more years of dance training preferred.
- Be physically capable of performing and demonstrating dance techniques.
- CPR and First Aid certifications required within first 60 days of employment.
- Adhere to and implement the City of Appleton and Departmental policies and procedures.
Supplemental Information
Pay Grade: 7
Seasonal: September - March, June - July
Work Location: Northland Mall - Dance Studios
This position is a non-benefited position with the City of Appleton.
Employer City of Appleton
Address 100 North Appleton Street
Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911-4799
Phone 920-832-5890
Website http://www.appleton.org/government/human-resources