Dance Instructor - Older Adult

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations. The City of New Westminster is seeking one or two enthusiastic, friendly and outgoing individual(s) to teach dance lessons to older adults - 50+. We are looking for a vibrant and experienced dance instructor to join our faculty and lead seasonal programs with a focus on adults and seniors. This position requires an educational background in dance, either through continued professional development or through completion of accredited programs. You must have a strong dance background, and experience teaching dance. Some specific duties will include developing curriculum in line with the ongoing programming and upholding the high quality and professionalism in the City of New Westminster. In your resume, please highlight your training, teaching methods and any dance styles you are qualified to teach. Requirements Include: • Minimum 3 years of previous teaching experience. • Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of dance education in community recreation facilities. • Sound knowledge of non-formal teaching methods and group leadership techniques. • Excellent supervisory and organizational skills. • Must be able to successfully pass and maintain a clear police information check. • Experience teaching older adults (preferred) • Standard First Aid/CPR *Please note that the hours of work are dependent on program registration and the successful candidate will have the ability to work weekdays, evenings and/or weekends. *This position will remain open until filled.

Lead seasonal dance programs for adults and seniors aged 50 and over. Develop a dance curriculum that aligns with ongoing programming while maintaining professional standards.

Requires a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience and an educational background in dance. Candidates must possess Standard First Aid/CPR certification and pass a police information check.

• First AidPreferred

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• Dance Instruction
• Curriculum Development
• Group Leadership
• Older Adult Education
• Organizational Skills
• Supervisory Skills
• First Aid
• CPR
• Employee Relations
• Professionalism
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Teaching
• Strategic Planning
• Dance Education
• Economics
• Leadership
• Enthusiasm

• Sports & Recreation
• Education
• Art & Design
• Government & Public Sector
• Dance Instructor
• Dance Teacher
• Other Arts Teachers
• Self-Enrichment Teachers

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week