Dance Instructor 2
City of Calgary
Deadline to apply: December 9, 2024
Compensation: $30 – 40 per hour
Location: 3363 Spruce Drive SW
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As an experienced dance instructor within Recreation, you will teach a variety of dance programs for preschoolers, children, youth and adults. Under supervision, you will be responsible for leading, planning and instruction of dance programs with the objective to develop participant’s skills, knowledge, and appreciation for the art of dance.
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
Position Type: Up to 8 On-Call positions
Compensation: $30 – 40 per hour
Hours of work: This position works on-call hours based on operational requirements.
Location: 3363 Spruce Drive SW
Days of Work: This position works various shifts, including daytime, evenings and weekends.
Apply by: December 9, 2024
For more information and to apply online visit calgary.ca/careers and review the full opportunity description, attached below.
