Seasonal Dance Program Director - 2026

City of Green Bay; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Green Bay is seeking a dedicated dance instructor to teach classes, track attendance, and communicate with students and parents. You will coordinate with the Recreation Supervisor on class and recital needs, ensuring safety and a positive experience for all participants.

The role requires hands-on dance and teaching experience, skillful lesson planning, and the ability to work as part of a team while upholding City policies and a professional public image.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have dance and teaching experience.
• A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.
• Working knowledge of dance techniques and skill development.
• Considerable skill in teaching techniques. Skill in developing and implementing lesson plans for various age groups and abilities.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and instruct programs, staff, and participants; maintain a positive public image and attitude; communicate effectively orally and in writing; read and perform basic calculations; work well in a team and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Instructs dance lessons and teaches proper techniques and skill development.
• Assists in developing lessons.
• Instructs, designs, and choreographs dance acts and routines for annual recitals.
• Chooses costumes and coordinates recital costume needs with parents.
• Responsible for safety and supervision of participants.
• Takes and records lesson attendance.
• Communicates with students and parents, maintains a positive public image, and fosters a positive attitude through participation.
• Works with the Recreation Supervisor regarding class and recital needs.
• Follows all policies, procedures, and the philosophy that is set forth by the City of Green Bay Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dance instruction

Teaching

Choreography

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsible for instructing classes, taking and recording lesson attendance, communicating with students and parents, and coordinates with the Recreation Supervisor for class and recital needs.

• Instructs dance lessons and teaches proper techniques and skill development. Assists in developing lessons.
• Instructs, designs, and choreographs dance acts and routines for annual recitals.
• Chooses costumes and coordinates recital costume needs with parents.
• Responsible for safety and supervision of participants.
• Takes and records lesson attendance.
• Communicates with students and parents, maintains a positive public image, and fosters a positive attitude through participation.
• Works with the Recreation Supervisor regarding class and recital needs.
• Follows all policies, procedures, and the philosophy that is set forth by the City of Green Bay Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have dance and teaching experience.

A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

• Working knowledge of dance techniques and skill development.
• Considerable skill in teaching techniques. Skill in developing and implementing lesson plans for various age groups and abilities.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and instruct programs, staff, and participants. Ability to maintain a positive public image and positive attitude. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to read and perform basic calculations. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to perform work effectively with regular distractions and to reason, analyze, and meet deadlines. Ability to work the required hours of the position.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
• Frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending, twisting, squatting, crouching, and kneeling.
• Occasional pushing and pulling.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions.

The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.