Dance Instructor

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Job Profile

Dance instructors are required to teach recreational dance programs to youth ages two to twelve years old. Dance instructors will explain and demonstrate techniques and methods of regulating movements of body to musical or rhythmic accompaniment.

What you will be doing
- Plan, organize and deliver high quality safe and stimulating lessons for all levels of participants
- Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency situation
- Provide a high level of front line customer service including greeting and engaging participants
- Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (e.g. attendance, incident/accident reports)
- Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately
- Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor and take appropriate action
- Attend meetings/training as required
- Performs other duties as assigned

Experience and Knowledge
Must possess experience in ballet, modern, hip hop, and jazz and may be required to choreograph and direct dance performances.
Strong, professional leadership qualities that help motivate and encourage participants is required.
Experience working with preschoolers and youth ages 1-12 in a recreation setting.
Proven experience planning, implementing and supervising youth in groups.
Please note that applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

We are looking for these certificates
High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development
Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED
We will ask you for these items if you are hired
Current and valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check to be provided prior to commencement in this position.
Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)
Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.
Rate of pay

The hourly rate for this position will vary pending qualifications; however, will be within the hourly range of $15.50 to $40.00.

Hours of work

Hours are dependent on the number of participants taking part in our programs; as such, there are no minimum hours associated with this position.

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Please contact Human Resources to make your needs known in advance, with the nature of any accommodations that you may require in respect to any materials or processes used to ensure your full and equal participation throughout the recruitment and hiring process.

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