Enhanced Youth Spaces - Dance Instructor - City Wide

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government in Ontario is looking for a community recreation instructor to teach various urban dance styles. This part-time, temporary role requires individuals aged 16 and over and involves creating lesson plans and ensuring a safe and engaging environment for participants. Availability for training sessions is necessary. Join a dedicated team to enhance the recreational experiences of Toronto's youth.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach dance.
• Previous experience in teaching or leading groups is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Instruct age-appropriate dance lessons.
• Prepare lesson plans prior to program commencement.
• Ensure equipment is ready before classes.

Skills

Dance instruction

Leadership

Communication

Education

Emergency First Aid Certification

Qualifications in dance or recreation

Job description

Overview

Important: Do not apply to this job opportunity if you are a returning City of Toronto employee, instead please complete an online scheduling form.

The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living.

Req ID: 59320 Job Category: Arts Job Type: Temporary, Part-time Hourly Rate: $25.68 Number of Positions: TBD Start Date: TBD Work Location: City Wide - Various District: City Wide - Various Season: Winter Duration: TBD Shift Information: TBD Division: Parks, Forestry & Recreation Section: PFR CR Community Recreation Posting End Date: 10/05/2025

Lead youth in learning various urban dance styles such as step, break, hip-hop, dancehall, bollywood, jazz, ballet and contemporary through a team dance program.

Note: Please specify your specialty area when applying, i.e. Country Line Dance, Stomp Salsa, Dance, Tap, Ballroom, Bollywood, Hip Hop, Ballet, Bellydance, Clogging, Latin, Line Dance, Jazz, Bharathanatiyam, Salsa, etc.

Responsibilities

• Instructs safe and enjoyable age appropriate lessons that meet the needs of a variety of ages.
• Prepares lesson plans based on program curriculum prior to the start of the program session.
• Ensures supplies and equipment list is provided prior to start of session to the appropriate supervisor.
• Ensures that the appropriate supplies and equipment are in place and operational before the start of each class.
• Ensures that the supplies and equipment are cleaned and stored away at the end of the class.
• Trains, oversees and evaluates assistant instructors or volunteers assigned to the program.
• Interacts with the public and all internal staff to provide program information.
• Adheres to all policy and safety guidelines as outlined in the Part Time Recreation Workers Handbook and all relevant policy and procedure manuals.
• Performs administrative tasks necessary to support the program (i.e. attendance, incident and accident reports).
• Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

• Must be minimum 16 years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to teach appropriate age group, demonstrated dance ability (audition), leadership training or volunteer experience.
• Formal training and experience or post secondary qualifications in a related field is an asset.
• Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and in-service training sessions (NEO – New Employee Orientation).
• Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

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Accommodation

Accommodation: If you are an individual who requires accommodation, due to disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to apply for this position, please email us at [e-mail], quoting the Requisition ID and the job title. The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughout its hiring process. Please visit Hiring Policies and Statements for further details. https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US

Vulnerable Sector Check

Vulnerable Sector Check: One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Once a candidate completes online onboarding documentation, candidates that reside in the City of Toronto (postal code starts with "M") will be sent an email with a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service at their own cost. For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.