Dance Fitness Instructor
FALL 2026 | PART-TIME DANCE FITNESS INSTRUCTOR (IN-PERSON)
Get Students Moving. Inspire Healthy Habits. Make Every Class Fun.
Location: 5201 Strawberry Ln., Sacramento, CA 95820
Start Date: August 10, 2026
Pay Rate: $25–$35/hour (based on experience)
Join an Exciting Movement & Wellness Enrichment Program
Do you love dance, fitness, and helping students stay active while having fun?
We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Dance Fitness Instructor to lead engaging after-school enrichment classes this fall. This program combines music, movement, and fitness to create an exciting environment where students develop coordination, confidence, and healthy habits through fun, age-appropriate activities.
Students will participate in upbeat dance routines, movement games, stretching exercises, and fitness activities designed to improve balance, flexibility, rhythm, coordination, and overall physical wellness. Every class encourages creativity, teamwork, self-expression, and a lifelong appreciation for an active lifestyle.
Whether you're a dance instructor, fitness coach, choreographer, physical education professional, performer, or someone passionate about working with children, this is a rewarding opportunity to inspire young learners through movement.
Curriculum guidance and program support are provided so you can focus on delivering engaging, high-energy classes that students look forward to each week.
What You'll Do
- Lead engaging Dance Fitness classes in a fun, safe, and supportive learning environment
- Teach age-appropriate dance movements, stretching routines, rhythm, and fitness exercises
- Incorporate music, movement games, and creative activities to keep students active and engaged
- Encourage physical fitness, confidence, teamwork, and positive self-expression
- Help students improve coordination, flexibility, balance, rhythm, and overall wellness
- Adapt instruction to accommodate different abilities and learning styles
- Foster an inclusive classroom where every student feels encouraged to participate
- Monitor student participation and provide positive reinforcement and constructive feedback
- Maintain classroom organization and ensure student safety during all activities
- Communicate professionally with program coordinators and school staff
- Arrive prepared and ready to deliver an exceptional learning experience
What We're Looking For
- Passion for dance, fitness, movement, and youth development
- Experience in dance instruction, fitness coaching, physical education, cheer, gymnastics, performing arts, or related fields
- Strong communication and classroom leadership skills
- Energetic, dependable, patient, and professional attitude
- Ability to motivate students through engaging and interactive movement activities
- Comfortable leading group fitness and dance classes
- Prior teaching, coaching, recreation, camp, or youth program experience is a plus but not required
- Background in Dance, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Fitness, Performing Arts, or related fields is highly encouraged
Why You'll Love This Role
- Competitive pay: $25–$35/hour based on experience
- Flexible part-time opportunity
- Share your passion for dance, movement, and healthy living
- Help students build confidence, coordination, and lifelong healthy habits
- Gain valuable teaching, coaching, and leadership experience
- Curriculum guidance and ongoing program support provided
- Positive and collaborative educational environment
- Make a meaningful impact by encouraging students to stay active while having fun
Perfect For
- Dance instructors and choreographers
- Fitness coaches and personal trainers
- Physical education professionals
- Cheer, gymnastics, and movement instructors
- Performing artists and dance students
- College students studying Dance, Kinesiology, Education, or related fields
- Camp counselors and youth mentors
- Anyone passionate about inspiring children to lead active, healthy lifestyles
Ready to Get Students Moving?
Apply today and help students discover the joy of dance and fitness while building confidence, developing healthy habits, and creating positive experiences that last far beyond the classroom.