Dance Instructor 2, On-Call
City of Calgary
Apply by: August 12, 2024
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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.
Pre-employment Requirements:
- Current Intermediate First Aid certification (equivalent to Standard First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) level “C”, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is required.
- Selected candidates will be required to provide a clear Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search. Date of completion must be within the last 12 months.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
- Applicants may be contacted, interviewed, and hired throughout the duration of this competition.
Union: Non-Union/Code 86
Business Unit: Recreation and Social Programs
Position Type: Up to 12 On-Call positions
Location: Various
Compensation: $30 – 40 per hour
Days of Work: This position works various shifts, including daytime, evenings, and weekends.
Hours of work: This position works on-call hours based on operational requirements.
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