Job Description
Reporting to the Program Coordinator, plan, organize, lead and supervise formal and structured recreational dance programs for adults, i.e. Social Ballroom, Egyptian Belly Dance, Zumba, and Country Line Dance.
Responsibilities:
- Develop progressive lesson plan specific to the abilities of each group
- Demonstrate, instruct and lead participants through a set of specific skills
- Supervise and evaluate participants progress throughout the program
- Choreograph dances
- Administer first aid as required
- Complete Public Accident/Incident Reports or Complaint/Enquiry Forms as required
- Enforce City of Oshawa policies and procedures, including but not limited to: admission requirement standards, emergency procedures (eg. fire plan)
- Open and close program space
- Prepare and organize program equipment and supplies
- Perform safety check of equipment prior to being used
- Keep accurate participant attendance records
- Follow up with full-time staff regarding participants with extended absences
- Directly guide assistant instructor and/or volunteers as required
- Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust
Requirements:
- Minimum Grade 12 education
- Five (5) years’ experience participating in the related dance genre
- One (1) year experience instructing/coaching in the related dance genre
- Possess and keep current Intermediate/Standard First Aid/CPR ‘C’ qualifications
- Demonstrate good customer service and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and the general public; good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
- Attend all staff trainings and meetings
- Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to provide a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
