Part-Time Ballroom Dance Assistant Coach

About the role

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. 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.

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. Typical hours are 8:00–8:45 am Monday–Thursday and/or 3:00–4:00 pm Monday–Thursday; exact schedule depends on instructor availability.

Company Description

Mountain Ridge High School in the southwest corner of the Salt Lake Valley is a student-centered community focused on learning, leadership, and care. Home of the Sentinels, the school emphasizes rigorous academics, real-world learning, and strong relationships to prepare students for college, careers, and life. Students have access to diverse pathways, including Advanced Placement, concurrent enrollment, and award-winning Career and Technical Education programs. The school’s Sentinel STRONG values—Supportive, Teachable, Responsible, Open-minded, Nice, and Grit—guide its culture in classrooms, activities, and the wider community. Mountain Ridge is recognized as one of Utah’s leading schools, providing a supportive environment where every student is known, valued, and challenged to excel.