Youth Dance Instructor City of Fort Collins - 3.8 Fort Collins, CO Job Details Part-time $18 - $36 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Experience teaching visual & performing arts Customer communication Youth programs teaching experience Parent communication Teaching experience with young children Classroom Teaching Working with youth Specialization in creative arts instruction Full Job Description div.careerSiteContainer { width: 997px; margin: auto; }

POSITION TITLE

Youth Dance Instructor (Hourly)

REQUISITION

#: req8557

DEPARTMENT:

Parks & Recreation

LOCATION

NORTHSIDE

AZTLAN CTR BENEFIT CATEGORY

Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Part-Time Hourly

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

HOURLY RATE

$18.00 - 36.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)

SELECTION PROCESS

Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 8/27/2026. The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-Offer Requirements Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position) The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado. At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role. Overview The City of Fort Collins Recreation Department creates exceptional programs to serve an exceptional community. Our youth programs are an opportunity for children to learn new skills, find new passions, stay active, and connect with their peers and others in the community. Do you have a passion for art, dance, music, theatre, and/or other creative arts, and enjoy sharing it and teaching it to others? Creative Arts instructors will enjoy spending time with children, creating a positive and supportive learning environment, and demonstrate a passion to teach to the younger generation. Work Schedule This is a part-time, fluctuating hourly position that plans for and teaches youth dance classes year-round. Program hours vary depending on class schedule. Evening availability required. Morning and weekend availability is preferred. Responsibilities The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. Maintain active supervision of children, ensuring safety and awareness of children's whereabouts during all class times. Plan and prepare progressive, age-appropriate dance lessons, monitoring participant progress to meet individual and group needs. Plan a yearly, end of season recital in collaboration with other members of the dance team including but not limited to choreographing recital pieces, selecting appropriate music and costumes, working with the program coordinator to solidify dates, times and locations, etc. Serve as a substitute for other dance teachers as needed/available. Utilize developmentally appropriate guidance strategies to redirect children and encourage participation and engagement. Conduct positive, respectful interactions with participants and their families including greetings and departures and communication of skill-based progress and/or behavior guidance/supports needed. Manage classroom space including set-up and clean-up of all equipment and materials. Manage activity supply inventory and communicating purchasing requests to the Sr. Supervisor. Conduct positive, respectful communication with on-site recreation center staff and relays relevant information back to the Sr. Supervisor Attend recreation staff meetings and required trainings as scheduled. Supervisory Responsibilities This position is not responsible for the direct supervision of any City employees. Experienced instructors may assist the Recreation Coordinator with supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable law which may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. City Competencies Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds. Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends. A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations. A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Minimum age is 18 Education and/or Experience At least one (2) year of previous experience teaching dance to children ages 2-13 years required. At least one (1) year of previous educational or learning experience in dance required. Previous experience may include formal college or independent certification course work, previous work experience, or similar. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations CPR and First Aid Certification must be acquired within 60 days of hire. Maintains any certifications required for position in specialized areas of instruction. Language Skills Must be able to communicate effectively with children, families, co-workers, supervisors, and the general public. Must be able to effectively give developmentally appropriate, verbal guidance to children between the ages of 2-13 years. Reasoning Ability Must possess the ability to solve and implement practical solutions to problems, to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, and to foresee and initiate proactive measures to ensure program quality, customer service and participant safety. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk; and hear. The employee is frequently required to crawl, kneel, jump, run, stoop, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must have the ability to lift from the ground up to 40 lbs. The employee must be capable of leading children in extended periods of exercise and movement and be able to actively participate in scheduled activities alongside children in both an indoor and outdoor environment. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to various weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, hail, and heat. The employee may be exposed to allergy causing conditions (i.e., cottonwood, dust, animals, etc.). The employee may be exposed to a variety of childhood illnesses. The noise level in the work environment can be at high extremes at times. The employee must be able to work effectively in an environment with a variety of emotional states of children. The employee must possess high tolerance for the characteristic behavior of children in indoor and outdoor recreation settings and work effectively in high energy, chaotic, or disruptive situations. The employee should be flexible with the demands and interests of children. The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance. Notice Regarding Medical and/or

Recreational Marijuana Use:

Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy. The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee's protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy. Consistent with the City's respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City's commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.

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