Misc - Assistant Coach - JUNIOR BALLROOM

Jordan-School-District; Utah; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Jordan School District is seeking Youth Ballroom Instructors to teach elementary and middle school students in a before- or after-school program at Mountain Ridge High. You will guide lessons, teach technique, and choreograph routines to foster confidence, coordination and teamwork.

Ideal candidates have ballroom training beyond high school, strong choreography skills, and the ability to clearly demonstrate concepts.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or coaching children or youth preferred.
• Ballroom training beyond high school preferred (college/competitive).
• Strong ballroom technique, footwork, partnering, timing, and choreography.
• Ability to demonstrate and explain dance concepts to beginners.
• Reliable, energetic, patient, and able to work independently with students.
• Previous teaching experience preferred but not required for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Teach ballroom dance classes to elementary and middle school students.
• Plan and lead lessons appropriate for beginning dancers.
• Teach basic ballroom technique, footwork, partnering skills, timing, musicality, and choreography.
• Create a positive, encouraging, and fun learning environment.
• Help students develop confidence, coordination, teamwork, discipline and love for ballroom.
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain a safe, respectful learning space.
• Prepare students for performances, showcases or other activities.
• Communicate professionally with program coordinators and school staff.
• Serve as a positive role model for young dancers.

Skills

Teaching

Ballroom technique

Footwork

Choreography

Communication

Demonstration

Education

Ballroom training beyond high school

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Jordan School District

Misc - Assistant Coach - JUNIOR BALLROOM JobID: 15630

• Position Type: Athletic Coach/Advisor/ Assistant Coach
• Date Posted: 10/9/2026
• Location: Mountain Ridge High

To Assist with Camps and Clinics.

The Mountain Ridge Youth Ballroom Program is seeking enthusiastic and experienced ballroom dancers to serve as Youth Ballroom Instructors. Instructors will teach ballroom dance to elementary and middle school students in a before- or after-school program, depending on school and instructor availability.

Responsibilities:

• Teach ballroom dance classes to elementary and middle school students.
• Plan and lead lessons appropriate for beginning and developing dancers.
• Teach basic ballroom technique, footwork, partnering skills, timing, musicality, and choreography.
• Create a positive, encouraging, and fun environment where students feel comfortable learning and participating.
• Help students develop confidence, coordination, teamwork, discipline, and a love for ballroom dance.
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment.
• Prepare students for performances, showcases, or other program activities as applicable.
• Communicate professionally with program coordinators and school staff.
• Serve as a positive role model for young dancers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience teaching, coaching, or working with children or youth is preferred.
• Ballroom training and experience beyond the high school level is preferred. This may include college ballroom, competitive ballroom, continued studio training, professional instruction, competition experience, or other advanced ballroom training.
• Strong understanding of ballroom technique, footwork, partnering, timing, and choreography.
• Ability to clearly demonstrate and explain dance concepts to beginning dancers.
• Reliable, energetic, patient, and comfortable working independently with elementary and middle school students.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate.

Schedule:
Classes will be held at participating elementary and middle schools, primarily before or after school, depending on school schedules and instructor availability.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ballroom dancer who enjoys working with young students and wants to help introduce and develop the next generation of ballroom dancers.

Postings current as of 10/16/2026 2:32:35 PM CST.

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