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As an experienced Dance Instructor within Recreation Social Programs, you will teach a variety of dance programs for preschoolers, children, youth and adults. Under supervision, you will be responsible for leading, planning and instruction of dance programs with the objective to develop participant's skills, knowledge, and appreciation for the art of dance. Primary duties include:

- Teach specific skills to participants through progressive development and sharing of knowledge.
- Develop age-appropriate dance classes, course outlines, lesson plans and resources for programs.
- Assess participant needs and provide adaptations as necessary while ensuring the safety of participants.
- Setup and organize equipment, supplies and program space.
- Maintain a high degree of customer service.
- Keep program records and help with program evaluation.

Qualifications

- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Level 1
- At least 1 year of instructional experience in dance is required.
- Completed (2 year) post-secondary education (diploma) or student in a degree program for Arts in Dance, Fine Arts in Dance, Performing Arts in Dance, or a related field is required.

- Level 2





- At least 2 years of instructional experience in dance is required.
- An advanced post-secondary education for Arts in Dance, Fine Arts in Dance, Performing Arts in Dance, or a related field and/or a recognized teaching certification in Dance, or a related field is required.

- An extensive personal base of resource material in the field is essential.
- Recognition as an "authority" in your field by an institution, peers and/or public.
- Demonstrated ability in assessing customer needs evaluation and adaptation.
- Ability to develop curriculum-based program and provide physical & environmental adaptations to classwork.
- Previous training and knowledge of Physical Literacy will be considered an asset.
- Strong communication skills along with demonstrated initiative, planning, and organizational skills.
- Sound judgement in safety standards and well-developed customers service skills.
- Practicing artist with professional performance and/or choreography reel will be required to bring sample of work.

Pre-employment Requirements

- Current Intermediate First Aid certification (equivalent to Standard First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) level "C", and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is required.
- Selected candidates will be required to provide a clear Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search. Date of completion must be within the last 12 months.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
- Applicants may be contacted, interviewed, and hired throughout the duration of this competition.

Position and Pay Information

- Business Unit: Recreation and Social Programs
- Union: Non-Union/Code 86
- Position Type: 1 On-Call position
- Compensation: Dance Instructor 1 $23.07 - 33.57 per hour Dance Instructor 2 $31.47 - 41.96 per hour
- Hours of work: This position works on-call hours based on operational requirements.
- Days of work: This position works various shifts including daytime, evenings, and weekends.
- Location: 3363 Spruce Dr S.W., 9009 Fairmount Dr S.E., and 1520 Northmount Dr N.W.
- Audience: Internal/External
- Apply By: August 28, 2026
- Job ID: 314807

📌 Dance Instructor (Canada)
🏢 City of Calgary
📍 Canada