Child & Youth Instructor (Dance)

City of Belleville; Sainte-Mélanie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government in Canada is seeking a part-time Child & Youth Instructor (Dance) to provide engaging activities for children. Responsibilities include planning and supervising activities in a friendly environment. Applicants must have at least 2 years’ experience with children, valid First Aid and CPR certification, and a clean criminal record. This position offers 1-10 hours of work per week with shifts available during the day, evening, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children.
• Valid current Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and supervision of participants.
• Plan, develop, and evaluate activities for children.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper handling of equipment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Dance experience

First Aid and CPR certification

Education

Diploma in child-related field of study

Job description

Child & Youth Instructor (Dance) Department : Community Services Department - Recreation Division

File Number : SV25-136

Location : Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre

Position Type : Temporary Part Time

Hours : 1-10 hours per week – daytime, evening and weekend shifts, January – September 2026

Number of Positions Available : One (1)

Employee Group : Non-Union

Salary : $19.80 - $21.68 per hour

Closing Date : November 24, 2025 at 4 : 30 PM

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

As a member of the CS Department, this position will provide children with an opportunity to acquire new knowledge and skills in a variety of general or special interest activities in a friendly, engaging, and caring environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be responsible for the safety and supervision of the participants and ensure the rules and regulations set out by the Department and / or outside organizations are followed.
• Be responsible for the planning, development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of the activities being led to ensure a successful program.
• Be responsible for the proper handling, cleanliness, and care of the equipment, supplies, and facilities and to report any damages or losses to the supervisor.
• Ensure the completion and submission of the required administrative forms (lesson plans, injury reports, supply requests, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Attend all staff meetings and training when required.
• Provide timely, accurate information to the Child and Youth Program Coordinator and respond appropriately to their decisions and directions.
• Perform all tasks and responsibilities through the lens of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, ensuring commitment to fairness, representation, accessibility and respect for diverse perspectives and cultures in all aspects of work.

Note : The above duties and responsibilities are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid current Standard First Aid and C.P.R. certification.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSC) prior to commencing work at the City of Belleville.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children.
• Previous dance experience.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

• High Five – Principles of Healthy Child Development certification.
• Diploma in child-related field of study.
• Previous dance instructing experience.

HOW TO APPLY

www.belleville.ca / careers. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please be advised that the City of Belleville uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job postings.

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As we send time-sensitive correspondence regarding recruitments via email, it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly.

If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the job posting.

Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months and, if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver’s abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

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