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

Dance instructors are required to teach recreational dance programs to children and youth between the ages two to twelve years old. 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, jazz, modern, and hip hop, 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 children and youth in a recreation setting

• Proven experience planning, implementing and supervising participants in groups

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Rate of pay

The hourly rate for this position will vary depending on qualifications within the hourly range of $17.20 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.

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Applications for this position must be received by xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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.

For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy.

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.