City of Oshawa - Job posting: Temporary Specialized Dance Instructor

Vacancy:   Temporary Specialized Dance Instructor

Posting Number: V-199-25  

Department:  Community & Operations Services   

Branch:   Recreation Services

Location: General

Posting Start Date:  2025/08/19             

Posting End Date:  2025/09/08 by 4:30pm

Employment Group:   Exempt   

Salary Grade:    12-$40.61- $41.87

Standard Weekly Hours of Work: Up to 24    

Shift Work Required:  Yes

Job Description:

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, plan, organize, lead and supervise formal and structured recreational dance programs for adults, i.e. Social Ballroom, Egyptian Belly Dance, Zumba, and Country Line Dance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop progressive lesson plan specific to the abilities of each group
• Demonstrate, instruct and lead participants through a set of specific skills
• Supervise and evaluate participants progress throughout the program
• Choreograph dances
• Administer first aid as required
• Complete Public Accident/Incident Reports or Complaint/Enquiry Forms as required
• Enforce City of Oshawa policies and procedures, including but not limited to: admission requirement standards, emergency procedures (eg. fire plan)
• Open and close program space
• Prepare and organize program equipment and supplies
• Perform safety check of equipment prior to being used
• Keep accurate participant attendance records
• Follow up with full-time staff regarding participants with extended absences
• Directly guide assistant instructor and/or volunteers as required
• Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust

Requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12 education
• Five (5) years’ experience participating in the related dance genre
• One (1) year experience instructing/coaching in the related dance genre
• Possess and keep current Standard First Aid/CPR ‘C’ qualifications 
• Demonstrate good customer service and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and the general public; good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings
• Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to provide a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

To be considered for this position, please email your application (cover letter and resume) to [email protected], clearly stating the position title in the subject line.

As part of your application, please fill out the mandatory pre-screening questions using the link provided: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/py9EPmbd28

Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file.  Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

Applicants who are currently employed by the City of Oshawa are asked to clearly indicate their status as an internal applicant in their application. Please ensure that you check your email regularly to receive any correspondence.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The City of Oshawa promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The City of Oshawa encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples and persons of all cultures, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

The City of Oshawa will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC.  If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process or assistance with the application process please contact Human Resource Services. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.