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Summer Recreation Dance Instructor
Summer Recreation Dance InstructorHalifax Regional Municipality • Halifax, NS
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Summer Recreation Dance Instructor

Summer Recreation Dance Instructor

Halifax Regional Municipality • Halifax, NS
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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Summer Recreation Dance Instructor

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the casual position of Summer Recreation Dance Instructor in Parks and Recreation.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Summer Recreation Dance Instructor leads dance programs for a variety of age groups. The instructor must plan, choreograph and teach dance classes to campers who may vary in their abilities and experience.

Other responsibilities include:

  • daily duties such as greeting participants,
  • leading activities,
  • ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants,
  • organizing equipment and supplies,
  • preparing for activities,
  • distributing and collecting permission slips for outings,
  • and participating in staff meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
  • Current technical and practical training at an advanced level in one or more of the dance disciplines (ballet, breakdancing, jazz, tap, hip hop, modern, theatre, creative movement, and other forms of dance)
  • At least one season/summer of experience working or volunteering with preschoolers/children/youth in a recreational setting
  • At least one season/summer of demonstrated program leadership skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of Healthy Child Development
  • Previous experience working with persons with disabilities an asset
Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:
  • Current certification in Emergency First Aid and Level C CPR an asset
  • Successful completion of all training requirements (Including High Five and WHMIS) prior to start date
  • Screening through the Child Abuse Registry and a Police Records Check
Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

COMPETENCIES: Communication, Customer Service, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, Initiative, Decision Making

WORK STATUS: Seasonal – June 30th, 2026, to August 28th 2026

HOURS OF WORK: Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule

SALARY: Non Union; $18.75 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

WORK LOCATION: Citadel Community Centre, Captain William Spry Community Centre

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received until 11:59 pm on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

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