Dance Instructor

**WHO WE ARE**
At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.
**THE ROLE**
The Dance Instructor plans, organizes and delivers classes and prepares class schedules. The Dance Instructor assists in the design of recreational programs and implements changes as required, and they assist with advertising and public relations information, as required. The Dance Instructor will instruct and lead dance classes for different ages and ability levels, while ensuring safety for participants and providing emergency or first aid assistance as required, reporting incidents and taking corrective action where required. The Dance Instructor will set up and take down necessary equipment for each class. The Dance Instructor will be responsible for the administration of the dance program, including registration of participants, collecting fees, monitoring & recording attendance, preparing distributing and submitting evaluation forms for all class participants.
**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Qualifications**

High school diploma AND some years experience conducting dance classes

AND

Specialty Dance Instructors Certificate or equivalent

Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications

**Experience**:
In planning, organizing, and delivering dance classes

In monitoring and controlling large groups of participants

In ensuring safety protocols and procedures

Knowledge of instructional techniques, behaviour management, participant development, health and safety practices, Injury prevention, adaptive recreation techniques

**Competencies, Skills and Abilities**

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: None

Writing: None

Oral: Functional
**BENEFITS AVAILABLE** Health Benefits**: Employee and Family Assistance Program

**Work Life Balance**: Vacation pay.

**Retirement Planning**: Group Savings Plans.

**Learning and Development**: Free second language training.

**OTHER INFORMATION**
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

**START DATE**
May 19, 2025
**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS13763