Fine Arts Instructor (Line Dance Instructor)

Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Burnaby is seeking an enthusiastic Line Dance Instructor to lead classes for older adults at Confederation Community Centre. You will create a positive, inclusive environment and teach a variety of line dance styles from beginner to intermediate, fostering activity and social connection.

Candidates should have a background in dance education and a current First Aid with CPR C/AED or willingness to obtain certification. A Police Information Check may be required.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Dance, such as a Bachelor of Fine Arts or combination of teaching and related practice.
• First-aid certificate with CPR C and AED or willingness to obtain certification prior to start.
• Police Information Check may be required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Teach line dance to older adults, from beginner to intermediate levels.
• Create fun and welcoming classes that encourage activity, connection, and enjoyment of music.
• Instruct a range of line dance styles from classic to contemporary; adapt to different age groups.

Skills

Line dancing

Teaching

First aid CPR AED

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance

Job description

Are you passionate about dance and inspiring others through movement? We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Line Dance Instructor who thrives in creating a positive and inclusive experience for older adults and senior participants. The ideal candidate is patient, engaging, and comfortable teaching seniors in a supportive and encouraging environment. You will create fun and welcoming classes that inspire participants to stay active, make new connections, and enjoy the music and movement of line dance. You will teach a wide range of line dance styles, from classic to contemporary, and instructing classes from beginner to intermediate levels. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include an educational background in Dance, such as a Bachelor of Fine Arts or combination of teaching and related practice. We are looking for candidates with a background in teaching line dancing, and experience teaching to a variety of age groups. Successful candidates must have a valid first-aid certificate with CPR C and AED or be willing to obtain certification prior to the start of the program. Please note that a Police Information Check may be required for this position.

Pay Rate: $35.70 - 43.86 per hour

Location: Confederation Community Centre

Hours of work: This is a contract position, hours and shifts are based on operational requirements and do not provide guaranteed hours of work, which may include on-call shifts. The position will be based out of Confederation but may work at other 55+ facilities; Bonsor, Edmonds and Temporary Cameron. Schedules are based on employee availability and operational needs and may be scheduled on any day of the week in accordance with Recreation Centre operating hours. Shifts are typically 2 hours in duration.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.