Dance instructor/choreographer vs first aid instructor

The differences between dance instructor/choreographers and first aid instructors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a dance instructor/choreographer and a first aid instructor. Additionally, a dance instructor/choreographer has an average salary of $46,612, which is higher than the $44,903 average annual salary of a first aid instructor.

The top three skills for a dance instructor/choreographer include dance classes, hip-hop dance and dance performances. The most important skills for a first aid instructor are customer service, powerpoint, and course materials.

Dance instructor/choreographer vs first aid instructor overview

	Dance Instructor/Choreographer	First Aid Instructor
Yearly salary	$46,612	$44,903
Hourly rate	$22.41	$21.59
Growth rate	12%	12%
Number of jobs	34,865	50,978
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 68%	Bachelor's Degree, 54%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Dance instructor/choreographer vs first aid instructor salary

Dance instructor/choreographers and first aid instructors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Dance Instructor/Choreographer	First Aid Instructor
Average salary	$46,612	$44,903
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $71,000	Between $28,000 And $71,000
Highest paying City	Las Vegas, NV	-
Highest paying state	New York	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	Education	-

Differences between dance instructor/choreographer and first aid instructor education

There are a few differences between a dance instructor/choreographer and a first aid instructor in terms of educational background:

	Dance Instructor/Choreographer	First Aid Instructor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 68%	Bachelor's Degree, 54%
Most common major	Dance	Nursing
Most common college	University of Michigan - Ann Arbor	University of Pennsylvania

Dance instructor/choreographer vs first aid instructor demographics

Here are the differences between dance instructor/choreographers' and first aid instructors' demographics:

	Dance Instructor/Choreographer	First Aid Instructor
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 21.9% Female, 78.1%	Male, 42.5% Female, 57.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.6% Asian, 6.1% White, 60.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 6.0% White, 61.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	12%	12%

Differences between dance instructor/choreographer and first aid instructor duties and responsibilities

Dance instructor/choreographer example responsibilities.

Lead children's classes, training kids in kicks, punches, self-defense and how to avoid physical confrontations.
Teach a full tap dance syllabus to all ages and all skill levels.
Prepare a syllabus for each class, stretching/warm-up students, teaching dance technique and routines.
Prepare and run all dance rehearsals.
Schedule and run rehearsals, re-serve rehearsal space and arrange for accompanists.
Teach dance/choreograph several classes including competition musical theatre, jazz, and Zumba.

First aid instructor example responsibilities.

Manage verification and maintenance of employee databases which includes all mandatory licensing and certifications.
Provide patient medical care and referrals to rehabilitation services.
Teach all Phlebotomy, EKG, and CPR courses.
Act as first and secondary responder.
Summarize updates in ACLS for MALS teaching staff.
Work as a first responder at intramural sporting events.

Dance instructor/choreographer vs first aid instructor skills

Common dance instructor/choreographer skills

Dance Classes, 20%
Hip-Hop Dance, 13%
Dance Performances, 10%
Musical Theater, 7%
Dance Program, 4%
Dance Studio, 4%

Common first aid instructor skills

Customer Service, 33%
PowerPoint, 23%
Course Materials, 22%
First Aid/Aed, 7%
First Aid Training, 2%
Emergency Response, 1%

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