Dance Instructor (Temporary Part Time for approximately 12 months)

Position Overview :

Develops, and instructs creative, engaging, and innovative dance programs for participants.

Responsibilities :

• Prepares and conducts safe dance group classes following required standards.
• Demonstrates and instructs group dance classes; explains and demonstrates proper techniques; provides feedback to participants.

Modifies programs as needed to ensure inclusion of all participants.

• Prepares appropriate music and equipment.
• Monitors class participants and ensures safe practices.
• Integrates inclusion staff, private support workers, and volunteers into programs.
• Completes records and reports including class attendance and accident / incident reports.
• Ensures safe use, condition, and storage of equipment.
• Distributes applicable forms and program information (., course evaluation forms, general information, brochures).
• Adheres to policies and procedures established for City of Kitchener facilities.
• Reviews emergency procedures with participants; follows established procedures during emergencies.
• Responds to participants immediate concerns and / or needs and provides customer service.
• Acts as a liaison between the community centre and participants.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• Equivalent to partial secondary school education.
• Current technical and practical training in one or more dance disciplines (., ballet, ballroom dancing, jazz, tap, hip hop, belly dancing, creative movement classes).
• 3 months of related experience in a specific dance program.
• Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense as a condition of employment (applicable to instructors of children and youth programs).
• Valid CPR Level C and Emergency First Aid Certificate.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve.

We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Please contact Human Resources at

Department

Community Services

Division

Neighbourhood Programs and Services

Union Affiliation

Non-Union / Management

Number of Positions

Hours of Work

Up to 24 hours per week (PT)

Location

Initial Location

City Hall

City

Kitchener

Compensation

Salary Range

$23.05 $31.11per hour

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