Dallas Comedy Club is always looking to add more qualified instructors to our team! DCC offers classes in Long and Short Form Improv, Stand-Up, Sketch, and Storytelling. We are looking to expand our offering in 2024 to include Musical Improv and Youth Classes.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
THE HIRING PROCESS
Every offer starts with an application. Please be thoughtful and thorough.
If your application is chosen to move forward, you will receive an email from the Director of Education to schedule an in-person interview. If you do not live in the DFW area your interview may take place over Zoom, but virtual interviews are not available for candidates who live within the metroplex.
After a successful interview, candidates will be placed in their desired class as an Instructing Auditor. Candidates are encouraged to use this time to get familiar with DCC’s proprietary curriculum, and to get comfortable with the flow of a class. Attendance at all class sessions is not required, but strongly recommended. Upon successful completion of a course audit, candidates will be assigned to classes as available.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Stand-Up Course Instructor
The DCC Training Center is seeking qualified candidates to lead Intro and Level Two Stand-Up courses. Classes run for eight weeks followed by a graduation performance the Sunday after the last class meeting. Teaching a class is a great way to mentor new comics and help foster a sense of community within the local comedy scene.
The ideal instructor meets the following criteria:
- Has performed on at least a feature level for a weekend at DCC or a similar institution
- Enjoys working with new comics and views them as inspiration, not as competition
- Is willing to follow a carefully crafted eight week curriculum, but uses their own experience and expertise as examples within lessons
- Is comfortable working within the framework of the Training Center and performing small administrative tasks like taking attendance and monitoring class show attendance
- Has a friendly and personable demeanor
Hourly pay starts at $30/hr with a flat rate of $45 for class graduation performances. Most instructors teach for 3 hours each week. Prospective instructors may be asked to audit their intended course prior to teaching. Teaching a class at DCC does not guarantee being booked at the club, but ideal candidates have already performed on a weekend at DCC or are at the appropriate level to perform.
Long Form Improv Course Instructor
The DCC Training Center is seeking qualified candidates to lead Long Form Improv courses. We offer five levels of relationship-based Long Form Improv classes. Instructors are placed based on how compatible their background and teaching style is with the various levels of our curriculum. Classes run for eight weeks followed by a graduation performance the Sunday after the last class meeting. Teaching a class is a great way to mentor new performers and help foster a sense of community within the local comedy scene.
The ideal instructor meets the following criteria:
- Has completed a Long Form Improv training program at DCC or a similar institution
- Has performed Long Form Improv for a minimum of 5 years
- Enjoys working with new improvisers and views them as inspiration, not as competition
- Is willing to follow a carefully crafted eight week curriculum, but uses their own experience and expertise as examples within lessons
- Is comfortable working within the framework of the Training Center and performing small administrative tasks like taking attendance and monitoring class show attendance
- Has a friendly and personable demeanor
Hourly pay starts at $30/hr with a flat rate of $45 for class graduation performances. Most instructors teach for 3 hours each week. Prospective instructors may be asked to audit their intended course prior to teaching.
Musical Improv Course Instructor
The DCC Training Center is seeking qualified candidates to lead Musical Improv courses. Classes run for eight weeks followed by a graduation performance the Sunday after the last class meeting. Teaching a class is a great way to mentor new performers and help foster a sense of community within the local comedy scene.
The ideal instructor meets the following criteria:
- Has completed an Improv training program at DCC or a similar institution
- Has performed Musical Improv for a minimum of 3 years, and has performed any type of Improv for at least 5 years
- Enjoys working with new improvisers and views them as inspiration, not as competition
- Can use elements of music theory to collaborate with the course’s assigned accompanist
- Is comfortable working within the framework of the Training Center and performing small administrative tasks like taking attendance and monitoring class show attendance
- Has a friendly and personable demeanor
Hourly pay starts at $30/hr with a flat rate of $45 for class graduation performances. Most instructors teach for 3 hours each week. Prospective instructors may be asked to audit their intended course prior to teaching.
Young Performers Class Instructor
The DCC Training Center is seeking qualified candidates to lead youth classes for ages 11-17. Classes run for eight weeks followed by a graduation performance during the last class meeting.
The ideal instructor meets the following criteria:
- Has completed at least three (3) levels of Long Form Improv training program at DCC or a similar institution
- Is a teacher or has other experience instructing minors
- Enjoys working young performers and fostering a lifelong love of the arts
- Is comfortable working within the framework of the Training Center and performing small administrative tasks like taking attendance and monitoring class show attendance
- Has a friendly and personable demeanor
Hourly pay starts at $25/hr. There will be a minimum of two instructors in each Young Performers class.