Adapted Dance/movement Facilitator

**Mission**

Bloom is a playful, non-judgmental and supportive community that enhances the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families through a comprehensive range of programs that strive to pursue joy, sustain health and offer belonging and purpose.

**Core Values**

MOVE - Bloom aspires to use movement as a catalyst for expression, connection, self-discovery, sustainable health, emotional regulation and, above all, JOY

INSPIRE - Bloom aspires to ignite imagination through thoughtful programs and intentional interactions that invite people to discover their purpose through the magical chaos of life.

CONNECT - Bloom aspires to cultivate a collective of like-minded individuals whose goal is acceptance versus integration, fostering genuine relationships and a true sense of belonging while establishing healthy cycles of growth.

RESPECT - Bloom aspires to create a diverse and inclusive community where all of us, members, employees and volunteers, feel heard, valued and accepted as we embrace what is and reject the identification of deficits or labels in people or nature.

**Position Description**

We are seeking an energetic, passionate, creative, and fun-loving Adapted Dance/Movement Facilitator to facilitate adapted dance/movement classes for participants with varying physical and developmental disabilities.

**Responsibilities**
- Planning and facilitation of classes for people with disabilities, which includes but is not limited to:

- Basic choreography for warm-up activities and dances
- Rhythm activities
- Social games and activities
- Music selection
- Class plans for in-person and virtual settings
- Maintenance and cleaning of Bloom-owned props and materials.

**Qualifications**
- Background in dance/movement is required. Coaching will be offered by the Executive/Assistant Directors with regards to implementation of Bloom caliber programming.
- Experience working with children/people is required and experience or knowledge of working with people with disabilities is considered an asset.

**Demonstrated Skills & Competencies**
- Confidence with speaking/teaching in-person and in virtual settings.
- This position requires that you are receptive to continual coaching, direction and feedback.
- Ability to understand one’s own personal strengths and weaknesses while striving to improve performance.
- Demonstrate a high-degree of originality and creativity
- Excel in creative thinking and problem solving.
- Ability to maintain boundaries and balance in your life both professionally and personally.
- Excellent communication skills, organization and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team.
- Trustworthiness, integrity, dependability and reliability
- Ability to deal with sensitive and discretionary matters and maintain strict confidentiality and the ability to handle situations with poise, understanding and tact.
- Seeks out personal and professional growth and development.
- Takes initiative in the absence of detailed instructions or when confronted with challenges.

**Conditions of Employment**

Police Information Clearance - Vulnerable Sector Search (Applicants WHO ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed)

Must have a working and dependable vehicle.

Class observation and facilitator shadowing required on an unpaid basis prior to starting the role as well as ongoing when necessary to gain knowledge of position and specific clientele groups.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 10-12 per week

**Salary**: $32.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road