Specialized Instructor – Dance

Oakville; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Oakville is seeking a part-time Specialized Instructor – Dance to lead inclusive dance programs for registered children and youth in styles such as jazz, ballet, hip hop, and Bollywood.

You will create a safe learning environment, plan lessons, monitor progress, ensure safety, and provide positive feedback while collaborating with fellow instructors and staff. Applicants must have PHCD certification or be willing to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching/performing in one or more dance disciplines (Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Bollywood).
• First Aid/CPR-C certification valid through term.
• PHCD certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Able to work independently and within a team environment.
• Coaching certification or competitive dance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging, inclusive dance programs for registered children and youth in multiple styles.
• Create a safe, welcoming learning environment for skill development and personal growth.
• Arrive prepared, plan and deliver content per lesson plans and program objectives.
• Monitor participant progress and provide ongoing feedback.
• Ensure participant safety by following health and public health guidelines.
• Deliver excellent customer service and positive interactions.
• Complete attendance, registrations, and incident reporting as required.
• Collaborate with instructors, staff, and volunteers to support program success.
• Report concerns and recommendations to Recreation Coordinator/Fitness and attend training sessions.
• Support PHCD principles and organizational policies.

Skills

Dance instruction

Competitive dance experience

Coaching and youth development

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

First Aid/CPR-C certification

HIGH FIVE PHCD certification

Job description

Job Details

Part-Time

Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants.

Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59pm on September 30, 2026.

This posting is for current and future opportunities and will be filled on an as needed basis. Applications will be considered for any openings that become available between now and September 30, 2026.

Reporting to the Recreation Coordinator, the Specialized Instructor – Dance facilitates safe, inclusive, and engaging dance programs that promote skill development, creativity, and active participation. They create a fun and supportive environment that encourages confidence, self-expression, teamwork, and personal growth. Ensures participant safety at all times while adapting instruction to meet individual needs and abilities.

Job Responsibilities

• As a Specialized Instructor – Dance, you will lead engaging and inclusive dance programs in a variety of styles, including but not limited to jazz, ballet, hip hop, for registered children and youth participants.
• You will create a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment that supports skill development, creativity, confidence, and personal growth.
• Arriving at the program site with sufficient time to prepare, set up, and begin classes as scheduled. Planning and delivering program content in accordance with established lesson plans, class formats, and program objectives.
• Monitoring participant progress and providing ongoing feedback and evaluation.
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants by following established health, safety, and public health guidelines.
• Delivering exceptional customer service through positive interactions, effective communication, and a welcoming approach.
• Completing program administration, including attendance tracking, registration updates, and incident reporting as required.
• Working collaboratively with fellow instructors, staff, and volunteers to support program success.
• Reporting participant concerns, facility issues, program challenges, and recommendations to the Recreation Coordinator/Fitness.
• Attending staff meetings and training sessions as required.Supporting the objectives, philosophies, policies, and procedures of the Recreation and Culture Department.
• Promoting and implementing the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD).
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Positions Available and Specific Qualifications - General Dance Instructor

• Experience teaching and/or performing at a competitive level in one or more of the following dance disciplines:
  • Jazz
  • Ballet
  • Lyrical
  • Contemporary
  • Hip Hop
  • Bollywood

Qualifications

• Current Intermediate First Aid with CPR C (formerly Standard First Aid with CPR C) from a WSIB-approved provider, issued within the last three (3) years and valid throughout the term of employment.
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in one or more dance disciplines, including Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop and/or Bollywood.
• Proven experience working with children, and youth.
• Coaching certification and/or competitive dance experience is required.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) Certification prior to commencement of duties. To find out more information on how to sign up for a training session, please visit https://highfive.bestwaytoplay.org/default.php https://www.prontario.org/eventlist, click home and scroll down for upcoming events

WSIB Ontario has an approved list of first aid providers HERE.

Please note that this position requires a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector screening check dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment. Candidates who are under the age of 18 at the time of hire will only be required to provide a criminal record check.

DATED: July 24, 2026

The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.