People, Place, Prosperity
Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.
Job Profile
We are looking for dance instructors who can teach including but not limited to Ballroom, Line Dance, Ballet, Bollywood, Belly Dancing Etc. Dance instructors are required to teach recreational dance programs to adults and older adults. Dance instructors will explain and demonstrate techniques and methods of regulating movements of body to musical or rhythmic accompaniment.
What you will be doing
Plan, organize and deliver high quality safe and stimulating lessons for all levels of participants
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
Attend meetings/training as required Performs other duties as assigned
Experience and Knowledge
- Must possess experience in ballet, modern, hip hop, and jazz and may be required to choreograph and direct dance performances.
- Strong, professional leadership qualities that help motivate and encourage participants is required.
- Experience working with preschoolers and youth ages 1-12 in a recreation setting.
- Proven experience planning, implementing and supervising youth in groups.
Please note that Applicants must be 16 years of age or older.
We will ask you for these items if you are hired
Rate of pay
The hourly rate for this position will vary pending qualifications; however, will be within the hourly range of $20.00 to $40.00.
Hours of work
Hours are dependent on the number of participants taking part in our programs; as such, there are no minimum hours associated with this position.
Advertisement expiration date
To apply, please visit www.cambridge.ca/careers. This posting closes on July 31, 2025.
The City of Cambridge accepts applications for this position throughout the year and hires motivated and enthusiastic people on an as needed basis.
Accommodation needs and protection of privacy
The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.
We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact [email protected] to make your needs known in advance.
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Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.
