Dance Instructor
Reporting to the Community Facilities Coordinator or Recreation Leader, this position (Dance Instructor) is responsible for leadership and planning of dance programs within a community services setting.
Job Location
Steveston Community Society
Duties and Responsibilities
Programming
- Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally-appropriate dance activities with supporting lesson plans that are creative, flexible and adaptable
- Provide a safe, positive and well-managed learning environment
Supervision
- Responsible for the supervision and leadership of volunteers
Customer Service/Communication
- Greet parents at the beginning and end of each class and discuss program information
- Communicate with other staff and volunteers
- Be a positive role model for participants
Safety and Risk Management
- Follow Community Centre and off-site protocol for emergency situations
- Ensure the safety of all individuals participating
- Ensure the physical and emotional environment is safe for children
- Clean and maintain room and equipment; assess equipment on a regular basis and report damaged items to supervisor
- Ensure appropriate set up, take down and maintenance of program room and space
Administration
- Provide evaluation and feedback to supervisor regarding program content
- Fill out accident and/or incident report forms and submit accordingly
- Obtain off-site rental information and/or contract; liaise with off-site point of contact
- Other related duties as assigned and may vary according to facility
Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in performing arts and/or an equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 2 years teaching/volunteering experience in a performing arts setting
- Ability to develop a curriculum
- BCRPA High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification
- Emergency Child Care First Aid or Standard First Aid and CPR Level B (or higher)
- Police Information Check
Assets
- Training and/or experience with individuals that require extra support
- AED training
- Second language
Hours
Seasonal - open to days of the week based on instructor availability (4-10 hours/week)
*Hours subject to change based on registration
Compensation and Benefits
Wages: $25-$33/hour
How to Apply
Applicant should submit a detailed resume with optional cover letter that reflects their knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position, no later than 5:00pm on Thursday, May 12, 2022 to:
Steveston Community Society
Kendall Herder, Community Facilities Coordinator
4111 Moncton Street
Richmond, BC V7E 3A8
Fax: 604-238-8080
E-mail: Kendall.Herder@richmond.ca
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We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Duties may be carried out in a City-owned facility, however the City is not the Employer for this position.
This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.