Recreation Attendant - Dance

Recreation Attendant - Dance

Salary

$16.44 Hourly

Location

Harrisonburg, VA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

6427 - (July 2026)

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Love dance and working with students? Join the City of Harrisonburg as a Recreation Attendant - Dance and help create a fun, safe, and welcoming experience for every participant.

The Dance Programs Recreation Attendant role is year-round, part-time and has a preferred hiring rate of $16.44 per hour (no benefits). The ideal candidate for this position will have exemplary customer service abilities while assisting with the implementation of a variety of classes.

As a Recreation Attendant in the Dance Program, youll:

• Assist by:

• Supervising students;

• Planning and implementing specific activities for participants;

• Preparing facilities and materials for dance programs;

• Enforcing dance programs rules and regulations;

• Completing disciplinary forms, accident forms, and other paperwork as needed;

• Processing payments and transactions for services offered;

• Responding to questions and providing information related to dance programs and activities.

• Assist with programs and events by:

• Receiving visitors;

• Preparing facilities for programs and events, including cleaning and maintenance of facilities and equipment;

• Responding to questions and providing information related to Parks & Recreation programs;

• Processing payments, registrations, rentals, and transactions;

• Interacting with program/class instructors within the facilities as needed;

• Opening and closing the recreation facility as needed.

• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth grade and minimal experience in a customer service position. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement. High school diploma or GED preferred but not required for consideration.
• At least 16 years of age.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications within the first three months of employment.
• Click here to view the physical requirements for this position.
• Some experience serving as a dance teacher or assisting with teaching dance classes is preferred but not required.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• Drug screening; and
• Criminal background check.

This position is subject to the City of Harrisonburgs random drug testing program.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 07/22/2026)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including 15.5 observed holidays. More information on available benefits is listed on the Citys website.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than 8th Grade
• Completed 8th Grade
• Completed 9th Grade
• Completed 10th Grade
• Completed 11th Grade
• High School Graduate
• GED
• Attend College
• College Graduate
• Attended Graduate School
• Masters Degree
• Graduate study beyond Masters
• Ph.D. or professional degree

02

Are currently at least 16 years of age?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following certifications do you currently possess? Please select all that apply.

• CPR
• AED
• First Aid
• None of the Above

04

Please describe your prior experience with dance and assisting with teaching dance classes. If you do not possess any experience, please type "N/A" in the field below.

05

When are you available to work during the hours of 4:00pm - 8:00pm Mondays - Fridays and 9:30am - 12:00noon on Saturdays?

Required Question

Employer City of Harrisonburg

Address 409 South Main Street

Third Floor

Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801

Phone 540.432.8920

540.432.7796

Website https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/employment