Dance Instructor - Non-Recital - Line Dance

City of Brampton; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Brampton’s Community Services department is seeking a part-time Dance Instructor for Line Dance at City Hall. You will plan and deliver engaging line-dance lessons, ensuring safety and inclusivity for all participants.

The role requires energy, reliability and a willingness to work evenings and weekends. Responsibilities include lesson planning, staying current with dance trends, mentoring volunteers, handling front-line service, and completing administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Dance Assistant or instructing/teaching experience.
• Demonstrate ability in one or more dance disciplines (acrobatics, ballet, belly dance, jazz, tap, hip hop, jr. creative movement classes).
• Current Standard First Aid / CPR OR Intermeditate First Aid with CPR-C and AED from an accredited organization or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, or ability to obtain within 2 months of the date of hire
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and deliver high quality safe and stimulating lessons for all levels of participants
• Keep current with industry trends and class formats
• Assist and mentoring volunteers and assistants
• Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency situation
• Provide a high level of front line customer service including greeting and engaging participants
• Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (e.g. attendance, incident/accident reports)
• Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately
• Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor and take appropriate action
• Maintain an understanding of department programs and services
• Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff
• Attend meetings/training as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Dance instruction

Line dance

Customer service

First Aid/CPR

Tools

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Dance Instructor - Non-Recital - Line Dance - Job Details

Job Title: Dance Instructor - Non-Recital - Line Dance Posting Start Date: 9/18/26Number of Positions: 2
Job Type: Management and Administration/UnionNumber of Positions: 2
Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division: Recreation
Hourly Rate: $18.53 per hr
Job Status and Duration: Part Time (PT), Temporary (T), vacancy for months
Hours of Work: 24 hour workweek / shift work / variable hours / flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required
Location: City Hall
Closing Date: (10/02/2026)

Area Of Responsibility:

Reporting to the Recreation Programmer/Coordinator, Instructors are responsible for planning, organizing and implementing a high quality program that is stimulating and enjoyable for all participants. Responsible for the safety and well-being of participants at all times.

• Plan, organize and deliver high quality safe and stimulating lessons for all levels of participants
• Keep current with industry trends and class formats
• Assist and mentoring volunteers and assistants
• Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency situation
• Provide a high level of front line customer service including greeting and engaging participants
• Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (e.g. attendance, incident/accident reports)
• Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately
• Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor and take appropriate action
• Maintain an understanding of department programs and services
• Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff
• Attend meetings/training as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Selection Criteria

Mandatory Requirements:

• Minimum 16 years of age

Required Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Dance Assistant or instructing/teaching experience, considered an asset
• Demonstrate ability in one or more dance disciplines (acrobatics, ballet, belly dance, jazz, tap, hip hop, jr. creative movement classes) during practical assessment

Other Skills And Assets:

• Current Standard First Aid / CPR OR Intermeditate First Aid with CPR-C and AED from an accredited organization or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, or ability to obtain within 2 months of the date of hire
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills

Specialized Dance

• Ballroom
• Irish
• Bollywood
• Hawaiian / Belly
• Cuban
• Bhangra
• Line /Square Dance
• Latin

Additional Information

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview: Ourrecruitmentprocessmaybecompletedwith video conference technology.

The City of Brampton requires all applicants to have a valid Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 years of age or older) issued from their local police department, dated within the last six (6) months. All checks must indicate for the purpose of employment.

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