Training Coordinator: taZ 60%

About the job

The ZHdK, with around 2100 Bachelor’s and Master’s students, is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe. The study and research areas include Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre, and Transdisciplinarity. Located in the heart of Zurich, ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, research, and continue their education. The university includes numerous exhibition and performance venues where students’ project works are publicly presented.
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The Dance Academy Zurich, taZ, the professional ballet school for Classical Dance in Switzerland, situated within the Department of Performing Arts and Film at the Zurich University of the Arts, trains young national and international talents to become professional stage dancers in classical dance as part of its study programme (basic and main studies).

The Dance Academy (taZ) Zurich is seeking, from 1 February 2027 or by arrangement, a:

Training Coordinator: taZ 60%

As Training Coordinator, you will support the taZ management in planning, organising, and coordinating the training operations and implement the corresponding planning processes in close coordination with them. You will ensure that the training, semester, and timetable planning is carried out. In doing so, you will work closely with the taZ management, operations management, and administration and act as a central interface in the training operation.

Your tasks

• Implementation and coordination of training, semester, rotation, timetable, rehearsal, and deployment planning on behalf of and in close coordination with the taZ management
• Operational planning and organisation of the teaching operation, including resource and lecturer and pianist deployment planning for lessons, rehearsals, productions, and events in coordination with the taZ management
• Planning and administrative coordination of admission procedures, auditions, and internal examinations
• Coordination of the deployment of pupils and apprentices in participation in external productions and performances, such as at the Zurich Opera House
• Organisation of collaboration and communication with lecturers, guest lecturers, guest choreographers, boarding school, parents, and other stakeholders
• Coordination of the deployment and contracts of guest lecturers, guest choreographers, and other guests as well as support in their organisational care on site
• Close cooperation with the taZ management, operations management, study administration, and other ZHdK departments to ensure smooth training operations

Your profile

• Completed commercial basic training, a university degree, or an equivalent qualification
• Business understanding as well as experience in planning and organisational tasks; a business-oriented approach is an advantage
• Experience in the dance field
• Administrative experience and a careful, structured way of working
• Ideally professional experience in the higher education sector or university management
• Very good communication skills as well as a confident and reliable manner
• Very good oral and written German and English skills
• Strong coordination skills, initiative, and enjoyment in working with different stakeholders

What you can expect from us
We offer you an interesting and demanding role in a lively and collegial environment at the Zurich Toni Areal. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. Our benefits are varied and a matter of course.

Your contacts for further information
Jason Beechey, Head of Dance
HR contact person: Mirjam Schütz, HR Business Partner

Additional information about the Dance Academy can be found at www.tanzakademie.ch and at www.zhdk.ch .

We kindly accept your complete application documents by 22 November 2026 via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications for this position. The first interviews will take place on 26 November 2026 and the second interviews on 30 November 2026.

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Zurich University of the Arts
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