Temporary part-time Acrobatics Instructor position available in the Recreation Services Department of the Community Services Commission. The City of Markham is seeking a qualified instructor to lead basic level Acrobatic dance programs for participants from children to adults.

The City of Markham is proud to be recognized for its innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives, as well as its fiscal accountability. With a rich heritage and culturally diverse environment, the city offers a vibrant local economy and a focus on quality of life.

**Job Description:**

The Acrobatics Instructor will plan, organize, instruct and lead basic level Acrobatic dance programs for participants from children to adults. The instructor will ensure a positive and safe environment for participants and peers.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Facilitate, lead and supervise the program.
• Organize and write lesson plans, developing them specific to the abilities of each group.
• Prepare and organize program equipment and supplies, maintaining an inventory and reporting any items needing replacement.
• Keep attendance records and check with participants who have extended absences.
• Ensure all participant emergency and medical information is obtained through the completion of a personal data form.
• Ensure all program participants are aware of upcoming events, program changes or cancellations.
• Meet with parents (if needed) prior to or after class time.
• Directly guide volunteers and PT Program Assistants as required.
• Advises Program Coordinator/Recreation Supervisor of any customer service issues, complaints or inquiries.
• Ensure safety at all times, enforcing safety regulations as set out by the City of Markham sports, fitness, arts and leisure programs policies and procedures.
• Ensure the site, equipment and supplies are appropriate to the activity and environment to reduce and minimize risk to other staff and participants.
• Children between the ages of 6 – 12 years must use the buddy system when going to the washroom.
• Unlocks and locks-up the facility/program location as required.

**Qualifications/Requirements:**

• Attending or partial completion of high school education.
• Must have experience instructing Acrobatics.
• Must have experience with children.
• Minimum age of 16 years old at the start of employment.
• Technical or practical training in circus skills, acrobatics techniques, hand balancing and juggling.
• Minimum 2 years of combined previous experience teaching related programs.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR "C" certification.
• High Five Certificate and adherence to the principles of Healthy Child Development.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, leadership skills, customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of patrons, parents and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Ability to teach a basic level (not competition level) in a formal discipline.

**Core Behaviours:**

• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
• Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier-free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve.