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As a Dance Instructor, you will lead, plan, and instruct various levels of recreational line dancing programs based on The City of Calgary's curriculum.
Primary duties include :
- Teach specific skills to participants through progressive development and sharing of knowledge.
- Develop age-appropriate dance classes, course outlines, lesson plans and resources for programs.
- Assess participant needs and provide adaptations as necessary while ensuring the safety of participants.
- Setup and organize equipment, supplies and program space.
- Maintain a high degree of customer service.
- Keep program records and help with program evaluation.
Qualifications
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- A completed advanced post-secondary education in dance or a related field; OR a completed recognized teaching certificate in dance or a related field;
OR minimum 4 years extensive personal base of resource material (instructional experience) in the dance industry will be required.
- Demonstrated ability in assessing customer needs evaluation and adaptation.
- Ability to develop curriculum-based program.
- Previous training and knowledge of Physical Literacy will be considered an asset.
- Strong communication skills along with demonstrated initiative, planning, and organizational skills.
- Sound judgement in safety standards and well-developed customers service skills.