Dance Leadership Associate

West Valley Dance Company • San Jose, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Join the West Valley Dance Company Leadership Development Program! West Valley Dance Company is a premier dance studio with locations in San Jose, Willow Glen, and Mountain View, offering professional dance education for dancers of all ages and skill levels. As a subdivision of Action Day Schools, WVDC blends high-quality dance training with a deep commitment to child development, confidence building, and community. WVDC is looking for one exceptional dance professional to join our Leadership Development Program. This is more than a teaching position. It's a unique full time opportunity for someone who is passionate about dance, competition, choreography, mentorship, and building a long term career in dance leadership. As one of the Bay Area's fastest-growing dance organizations, we are investing in the future of our programs by developing exceptional leaders from within. We are looking for someone who wants to make a lasting impact on dancers, families, and our studio while growing personally and professionally. As a Dance Leadership Associate, you'll gain hands-on experience across every aspect of our programs while working alongside an experienced leadership team.

Requirements

• Strong technical training across multiple dance styles.
• Loves working with children of all ages.
• Is energetic, positive, and highly motivated.
• Is organized, dependable, and eager to learn.
• Is a natural mentor and team player.
• Wants to grow into a long term leadership role within an expanding organization.
• Is excited by the opportunity to help build something special.

Nice To Haves

• Competition experience
• Choreography experience
• Previous teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Teach recreational and competitive dance classes.
• Help develop and strengthen our competition teams.
• Mentor assistant teachers and younger dancers.
• Support rehearsals, conventions, and competitions.
• Assist with auditions, casting, and team development.
• Help recruit and inspire future dancers and instructors.
• Collaborate with studio leadership on new ideas, programming, and special events.
• Continue developing your artistry, teaching, and leadership skills through coaching and mentorship.

Benefits

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay- including a paid holiday closure at the end of December!
• Medical, dental, and vision
• FSA
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Childcare/Private Education Tuition Discount
• Benefits at our parent company, Action Day Schools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed