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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for hand lettering in Colorado is $18.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $20.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Hand lettering artists often encounter challenges such as interpreting a client's vision accurately, managing revisions, and meeting tight deadlines. Balancing creative expression with brand guidelines or specific client requirements can be demanding. Additionally, hand letterers must ensure their work translates well across various mediums, such as digital and print, which sometimes requires adapting their techniques or using specialized software.

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Hand lettering is the art of drawing letters by hand, rather than using pre-existing fonts or typefaces. Unlike traditional calligraphy, which relies on specific strokes and tools, hand lettering focuses on creating custom letterforms and unique designs for each piece. Artists often use pencils, pens, markers, or brushes to craft decorative words or phrases for things like signs, invitations, logos, and artwork. Hand lettering allows for a high level of creativity and personalization, making each project unique.

What is the difference between Hand Lettering vs Calligraphy?

AspectHand LetteringCalligraphy
Skills & TechniquesDrawing and designing custom letterforms by hand, often with digital toolsCreating decorative, stylized writing with specific brush or pen strokes
Tools & MaterialsPencils, markers, digital tabletsBrush pens, dip pens, ink
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, freelance, digital platformsArt studios, wedding invitations, formal events
Industry UsageBranding, logos, custom artworkWedding invitations, certificates, formal documents

While both Hand Lettering and Calligraphy involve beautiful lettering, Hand Lettering focuses on creating custom letterforms through drawing and design, often combining digital and traditional tools. Calligraphy emphasizes stylized writing with specific strokes and tools, typically used for formal or decorative writing. Understanding these differences helps clients choose the right artist for their project.

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Infographic showing various Hand Lettering job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, and 18% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $38,037 per year, or $18.3 per hour.

Assistant Dance Coach (SSHS) .5 FTE

Steamboat Springs School District RE-2

Steamboat Springs, CO

$1.8K/wk

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Steamboat Springs High School is seeking an Assistant Dance Coach (.5 FTE) to join the fall athletics/activities team.
SSSD is consistently awarded "Accredited with Distinction" by the Colorado Department of Education and ranked as a top school district in the state. Our schools offer curriculum and academic programs designed to give students the skills they need to compete in college and the workplace. SSSD's talented team prepares Steamboat's students to succeed in an ever-changing world, and be able to apply essential academic skills and knowledge in various content areas. 



Season Dates: 8/10/25-01/31/26.     
Pay Range: $ 1235.00 - $1,841.00, depending on experience. Stipend spread over season. Prorated based on FTE.
Benefits: PERA eligible

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Hold a required parent/student/coach meeting at the beginning of each season.  At that meeting, have written guidelines available for the parents and students that outlines your practices, attendance, participation policies and behavior expectations for your players/participants.
  • Communicate effectively and regularly with the Athletic/Activities Director, student participants/team members, their parents and program coaches/sponsors so that expectations and procedures are clear.
  • Follow and uphold all Steamboat Springs School District eligibility policies and procedures, maintain current CHSAA coaching registration, current first aide certification and successfully pass the CHSAA coaching test each school year.
  • Always conduct yourself in an ethical and professional manner and promote to the team/group members a healthy lifestyle with respect to use/abuse of drugs, alcohol, tobacco and steroids.
  • Operate with the understanding and requirement that you are the supervising adult for all activities participation at the school and will remain so from the time the team/group leaves the school until all students have been picked up by their parents upon return of the team/group.
  • Take ownership for the care and security of program equipment.  Follow the equipment check-out procedures and account for all student use and collection of, inventory of and proper storage of all equipment within two weeks of the end of the season.
  • Hold an end-of-season awards ceremony to recognize the hard work of the students such as lettering, league and state awards and special accomplishments.  Also, use the occasion as a way of thanking your other coaches/sponsors and parents for their assistance during the season/activity period.
  • Attend all scheduled practices (min. 3 days a week Tues-Thur)
  • Attend home Football and Basketball Games
  • Looking for someone who has strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Willing to lead parent, booster rep, officers and coaching volunteers during fundraisers and community events.
  • Comfortable leading verbal and dance instruction to students
  • Represent and advocate for Steamboat Springs School District schools and your activity by attending appropriate league, regional and state meetings, as well as clinics and professional development opportunities.
  • Coach/Sponsorship stipends will be made as outlined in your contract.  The final stipend will be paid when Item #10 on your contract is completed along with a follow up meeting held with the Athletic/Activities Director to complete the Coach/Sponsor Evaluation.  Payment may be delayed if the above requirements are not met.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to maintain discipline with large groups of students.
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with students, staff, co-workers, administrators and parents.
  • Physically able to perform the following on a daily basis:
    • ability to lift items weighing 50 pounds from floor level to an elevation of four feet
    • ability to stand for long periods of time, withstand frequent pushing, pulling, squatting and reaching
    • ability to withstand exposure to the outdoor elements including extreme cold, extreme hot, rain, snow and other mountain climatic conditions
  • Possess sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform responsibilities as described.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to maintain discipline with large groups of students.
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with students, staff, co-workers, administrators and parents.
  • Physically able to perform the following on a daily basis:
    • ability to lift items weighing 50 pounds from floor level to an elevation of four feet
    • ability to stand for long periods of time, withstand frequent pushing, pulling, squatting and reaching
    • ability to withstand exposure to the outdoor elements including extreme cold, extreme hot, rain, snow and other mountain climatic conditions
  • Possess sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform responsibilities as described.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to maintain discipline with large groups of students.
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with students, staff, co-workers, administrators and parents.
  • Physically able to perform the following on a daily basis:
    • ability to lift items weighing 50 pounds from floor level to an elevation of four feet
    • ability to stand for long periods of time, withstand frequent pushing, pulling, squatting and reaching
    • ability to withstand exposure to the outdoor elements including extreme cold, extreme hot, rain, snow and other mountain climatic conditions
  • Possess sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform responsibilities as described.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to maintain discipline with large groups of students.
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with students, staff, co-workers, administrators and parents.
  • Physically able to perform the following on a daily basis:
    • ability to lift items weighing 50 pounds from floor level to an elevation of four feet
    • ability to stand for long periods of time, withstand frequent pushing, pulling, squatting and reaching
    • ability to withstand exposure to the outdoor elements including extreme cold, extreme hot, rain, snow and other mountain climatic conditions
  • Possess sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform responsibilities as described.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to maintain discipline with large groups of students
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with students, staff, co-workers, administrators and parents.
  • Physically able to perform the following on a daily basis:
  • Ability to lift items weighing 50 pounds from floor level to an elevation of four feet
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time, withstand frequent pushing, pulling, squatting, and reaching
  • Ability to withstand exposure to the outdoor elements including extreme cold, extreme heat, rain, snow and other mountain climatic conditions
  • Possess sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform responsibilities as described
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Decision Making:  An example of a typical decision made by an individual in this position is to interpret policies/procedures and best practice.  An incorrect decision made by this position could impact the district legally causing financial condition of district to be effected. Errors made in decision-making could potentially result in substantial cost to the District or damage the credibility of the District.

Language Skills:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond professionally to questions from groups of parents, community members, commissions, colleagues and Board of Education.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, discounts, commissions, proportions, percentage, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract concrete variables. Ability to analyze and use data to supervise the delivery of instruction and the school improvement process.

Technology Skills:  Proficient use of technology which includes: basic operations and concepts, word processing, spread sheets, internet usage, critical evaluation of information, data analysis, email, integration of technology.

Other Skills And Abilities:  Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in education.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community.  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.  Ability to copy, coordinate, instruct, evaluate and negotiate.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to discipline students consistent with district procedures.  Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.  The employee must lift items weighing 50 pounds from floor level to an elevation of four feet.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending on the activity in the particular part of the day. 

This 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.