Temporary Recreation Leader III- Ballet Instructor

Welcome to the City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities. We serve a city that values connection, creativity, and community. Our parks, programs, and cultural spaces reflect Alexandria’s diversity and spirit, and our people are the heart of it all. As you explore opportunities within RPCA, know that you are stepping into a department where teamwork, curiosity, and service guide everything we do.

About You

You are service-minded, dependable, and take pride in your work. You bring energy, professionalism, and a sense of purpose to every task, whether maintaining a park, supporting a program, or greeting visitors. By joining RPCA, you become part of a team that takes pride in serving Alexandria and shaping experiences that last a lifetime.

Expectations

• Serve with purpose and approach each day with enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence
• Embody accountability and curiosity by taking initiative, asking questions, and seeking solutions
• Demonstrate teamwork and respect, supporting colleagues and fostering a positive, inclusive environment
• Stay responsive and reliable by being attentive, dependable, and engaged with the community
• Reflect our values through transparency, professionalism, and wholehearted dedication to service

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate dance instruction for youth and/or adult participants
• Teach ballet fundamentals, technique, rhythm, coordination, flexibility, and movement skills
• Create engaging lesson plans that support participant growth and enjoyment
• Adapt instruction to accommodate varying skill levels and participant needs
• Maintain a safe, organized, and respectful class environment
• Communicate effectively with participants, parents/guardians, and recreation staff
• Collaborate with recreation staff to support quality programming and participant experience
• For youth classes, choreograph and rehearse short recital performances that showcase student progress and learning outcomes

Requirements

• High School Diploma and three (3) years of related experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• First Aid training
• 2–3 years of experience in dance instruction, performing arts, recreation programming, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching ballet or dance classes to youth and/or adults
• Strong knowledge of ballet technique, terminology, and instructional practices
• Experience teaching multiple age groups and skill levels
• Experience choreographing and coordinating youth recital performances
• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Training, certification, or formal education in dance, performing arts, or a related field
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred

Schedule

• Weekend availability is required
• Occasional weekday evening hours and attendance at special events or performances may be required
• Youth program instructors will be required to participate in end-of-session recitals or showcases