Summer Camp & Year-Round Positions Available!

You’re invited to join an international teaching and learning community on the cutting edge of dance education!  If you are a world-class choreographer, or just someone who is great with kids and happens to have excellent rhythm, you can earn extra income doing work you love – with limited time commitment and a flexible schedule!

We at ADTC pride ourselves on our reputation for safety, dance excellence, great staff, high quality facilities, and professionalism. We require all of our staff to follow in these footsteps of pride and professionalism to ensure the tradition of excellence at ADTC continues.

American Dance Training Camp Summer Overnight Positions

Spend an action-packed summer dancing, working with kids and enjoying the great outdoors! American Dance Training Camp is looking for qualified staff for all sessions of our summer sleep away camps in Stratton Mountain, VT; Nantahala Village, NC; Squaw Valley, CA and Winter Park, CO.

Before you apply:

Read our brief staff packet to ensure that ADTC is a good fit for you.

Overnight Camp Positions Currently Available

Counselor In Training (CIT): All sessions, All locations

CITs assist JICs as primary caregivers for groups of campers and assist ICs in dance classes. CITs assist JICs in planning, choreographing and teaching elective dance classes, coordinating and carrying out camp activities and guiding campers in their personal growth. Must be 16 or over. New and returning CITs must attend an Instructor Certification Course, which covers staff training for overnight camp employees.

Junior Instructor-Counselor (JIC): All sessions, All locations

JICs are primary caregivers for groups of campers and assist ICs in dance classes. JICs plan, choreograph and teach elective dance classes; coordinate and carry out camp activities and guide campers in their personal growth. Must be 18 or over. New and returning JICs must attend an Instructor Certification Course, which covers staff training for overnight camp employees.

Instructor-Counselors (IC): Hip hop only, Stratton, VT only

ICs independently plan, choreograph and teach dance classes. Outside of the dance studio, ICs are primary caregivers for groups of campers, coordinating and carrying out camp activities and guiding campers in their personal growth. Must be 21 or over. New and returning ICs must attend an Instructor Certification Course, which covers staff training for overnight camp employees. Please note: Beginning in the summer of 2009, ADTC will no longer accept summer IC applications from non-certified ADTC Instructors - if you are considering employment with ADTC in the future, get certified ASAP!

Health Care Manager (HCM): All sessions, All locations

If you are a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician, you may apply for HCM (Camp Nurse) position - you can even choose to send your daughter to camp for FREE!

Life Guard (LG): All sessions, All locations

If you are a certified lifeguard or interested in becoming a certified lifeguard (in addition to an IC or JIC), you may apply for the lifeguard position.

Camp Mom: Stratton, VT; Squaw Valley, CA; Nantahala, NC

Camp moms act as chaperones during their child's camp session, supervising a group of campers and helping out around camp.

American Dance Training Camp School-Year Opportunities

ADTC is looking for dance teachers of all levels: dance studio owners, dance professionals, collegiate dancers, K-12 educators, cheer/poms and gymnastics coaches, etc. to teach and host ADTC camps throughout the United Sates and the world. Join an international teaching and learning community on the cutting edge of dance education!

Part-Time School Year Teaching Positions

Level 1 Instructors: College Dancers, teachers, coaches, etc.

Instructors with “ADTC Level 1 Certification” are eligible to re-teach ADTC choreography at local and/or destination camps throughout the year. Level 1 Certification also makes Instructors eligible to be hired for Junior Instructor-Counselor (JIC) positions at ADTC overnight camps at a higher salary than non-certified JICs ($100 bonus per week). Must be 19 or over and attend an Instructor Certification Course.

Level 2 Instructors (Choreographers & Teachers specializing in one dance style) Instructors with “ADTC Level 2 Certification” can choreograph and teach at local and/or destination camps throughout the year. Even when they can’t make a personal appearance to teach their choreography, Level 2 Instructors still make money if their choreography is re-taught by Level 1 Instructors at an ADTC camp! Level 2 Instructors can also be hired as Instructor-Counselors (ICs) at ADTC overnight camps. Must be 21 or over and attend an Instructor Certification Course.

Level 3 Instructors (Versatile Teachers & Choreographers) – Instructors with “ADTC Level 3 Certification” will have more opportunities to choreograph and teach at local and/or destination camps throughout the year. Like Level 2 Instructors, Level 3 Instructors can earn money each time their choreography is “recycled” at an ADTC camp. Level 3 Instructors can also be hired for Instructor-Counselor (IC) positions at ADTC overnight camps. Must be 21 or over and attend an Instructor Certification Course.

How To Apply

1. Complete our online staff application (recommended) or fax (866-383-2382), email (ADTC@ASDance.com) or mail (ADTC, PO Box 14922, San Francisco, CA 94114) in our print application
2. Print Letters of Reference Form - have 2 people who know you well fax (866-383-2382), email (ADTC@ASDance.com) or mail (ADTC, PO Box 14922, San Francisco, CA 94114) them to us
3. ADTC will contact you to schedule an over-the-phone interview
4. If you are hired for summer employment and/or accepted as a candidate for instructor certification, you must register for an Instructor Certification Course. (What's This? Chick Here). Please note: Instructor Certification Courses are FREE for pending overnight camp employees.