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Niagara University

Helping with or providing choreography to the team at times. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: * Lead practices when necessary or provide feedback on team based choreography and help sharpen routines. * Work closely ...

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Artistic Swimming Assistant Coach

Portland, OR

... Assistant Coach to join our team and lead athletes to success both in and out of the pool. You'll ... You'll lead practices, choreograph routines, and travel with athletes to competitions, fostering a ...

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Artistic Swimming Assistant Coach

Portland, OR · On-site

... Assistant Coach to join our team and lead athletes to success both in and out of the pool. You'll ... You'll lead practices, choreograph routines, and travel with athletes to competitions, fostering a ...

Niagara University

$300 - $500/day

Helping with or providing choreography to the team at times. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: * Lead practices when necessary or provide feedback on team based choreography and help sharpen routines. * Work closely ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant choreographer in the United States is $20.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant choreographer?

Assistant Choreographers are professionals who support lead choreographers in creating, teaching, and perfecting dance routines for performances, film, television, or stage productions. They help demonstrate choreography, rehearse with dancers, give feedback, and sometimes step in to lead rehearsals or performances. Their role is essential for ensuring the vision of the main choreographer is effectively communicated and executed. Assistant Choreographers also often handle organizational tasks, such as scheduling rehearsals and managing music or props. This position is a key stepping stone for those aspiring to become lead choreographers themselves.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant choreographer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Choreographer, you need a strong background in dance, knowledge of various movement styles, and experience assisting with choreography or teaching, often supported by formal dance training. Familiarity with music editing software, video recording tools, and sometimes dance notation systems is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, adaptability, and organizational skills help you collaborate effectively with choreographers and performers. These skills ensure smooth rehearsals, clear creative direction, and successful execution of performances.

What are some common challenges assistant choreographers face when collaborating with lead choreographers and performers?

Assistant Choreographers often navigate the challenge of translating the lead choreographer’s vision into actionable steps for performers, ensuring that everyone understands the intended style and movements. They also act as a bridge between the creative and technical sides, which may require adapting choreography to suit different skill levels or resolving misunderstandings within the team. Effective communication, adaptability, and strong organizational skills are essential for managing rehearsals, giving feedback, and supporting performers while maintaining the creative integrity of the production.

What is the difference between Assistant Choreographer vs Dance Captain?

AspectAssistant ChoreographerDance Captain
ResponsibilitiesSupports the choreographer, assists in teaching routines, and helps with rehearsals.Leads dancers during performances, maintains choreography consistency, and communicates director’s vision.
Required SkillsStrong dance background, understanding of choreography, teamwork skills.Leadership, communication, in-depth knowledge of choreography.
Work EnvironmentRehearsals, studio settings, assisting choreographers on set or stage.Performances, rehearsals, on-stage leadership roles.

While both roles support dance productions, the Assistant Choreographer primarily assists the choreographer during rehearsals and preparation, whereas the Dance Captain leads dancers during performances and ensures choreography is accurately executed on stage.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Choreographer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,654 per year, or $20 per hour.

Director (Choreographer) For Musical - West

Glenbard Township High School District 87

Glen Ellyn, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Activities/Activity/Club Sponsor
Date Posted:
6/3/2026
Location:
Glenbard West
Date Available:
26-27
Position
Director (Choreographer) For Musical
Building
Glenbard West
Schedule B Group
Group 7
Job ID
#10763
School Year
2026-2027
Closing Date
6/16/26 - or until filled
Compensation and Benefits
  • AFSCME positions, please see the AFSCME Contract
  • All other individuals see the Extracurricular Schedule.
  • TRS/IMRF benefits may apply.

Position Summary
  • Supervises all activities of the student organization.

Reports To
  • Assistant Principal for Student Services, Assistant Activity Director of the building assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Supervise all elections and certify the results to the Assistant Principal for Student Services (APSS).
  • Approve all candidates for each club office before elections. Students who have significant
  • disciplinary records are not eligible to hold club office.
  • Train officers and members in the handling of their offices and guide these students in the operation of the club.
  • Submit the constitution or charter, if warranted, of an organization when first organized to the APSS.
  • Approve all club announcements, meeting dates, club activities, flyers, t-shirts, etc.
  • Be present at every meeting, social affair, and fund-raising activity held during the school year.
  • Make an annual inventory of equipment and supplies.
  • Complete forms and reports as directed in the Student Activities Handbook.
  • Consult with the APSS when necessary for the smooth functioning of the club or activity.
  • Be present at Activity Night and if necessary, Booster Award Night to represent your club/activity.
  • Ensure representation at each Presidents Council Meeting.
  • Follow all other guidelines presented in the Student Activity and Convenience Funds Handbook
  • Coordinate with APSS and/or Activity Director to ensure access to accounts in Skyward

Knowledge and Skills
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media.
  • Ability to write professional communications.
  • Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from individuals and groups
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form
  • Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Ability to maintain current job skills as directed, especially in technology-related activities
  • Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies

Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
  • The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
  • The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
  • Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Direct Questions To
Mr. Peter Baker, Assistant Principal for Student Services
Glenbard West High School
670 Crescent Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8600
Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.
Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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