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Community Association Opportunities

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
(Adobe PDF or MS Word format only)

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.

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