Specialized Instructor – Dance

Position Details

• Posting Status: Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants
• Closing Date: September 30, 2026
• Employment Type: Part-Time
• Department: Recreation and Culture
• Date: July 24, 2026

Reporting to the Recreation Coordinator, the Specialized Instructor – Dance facilitates safe, inclusive, and engaging dance programs that promote skill development, creativity, and active participation. They create a fun and supportive environment that encourages confidence, self-expression, teamwork, and personal growth. Ensures participant safety at all times while adapting instruction to meet individual needs and abilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead engaging and inclusive dance programs in a variety of styles, including but not limited to jazz, ballet, hip hop, for registered children and youth participants.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment that supports skill development, creativity, confidence, and personal growth.
• Arrive at the program site with sufficient time to prepare, set up, and begin classes as scheduled.
• Plan and deliver program content in accordance with established lesson plans, class formats, and program objectives.
• Monitor participant progress and provide ongoing feedback and evaluation.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants by following established health, safety, and public health guidelines.
• Deliver exceptional customer service through positive interactions, effective communication, and a welcoming approach.
• Complete program administration, including attendance tracking, registration updates, and incident reporting as required.
• Work collaboratively with fellow instructors, staff, and volunteers to support program success.
• Report participant concerns, facility issues, program challenges, and recommendations to the Recreation Coordinator/Fitness.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Support the objectives, philosophies, policies, and procedures of the Recreation and Culture Department.
• Promote and implement the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Positions Available and Specific Qualifications - General Dance Instructor

Experience teaching and/or performing at a competitive level in one or more of the following dance disciplines:

• Jazz
• Ballet
• Lyrical
• Contemporary
• Hip Hop
• Bollywood

Qualifications

• Current Intermediate First Aid with CPR C (formerly Standard First Aid with CPR C) from a WSIB-approved provider, issued within the last three (3) years and valid throughout the term of employment.
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in one or more dance disciplines, including Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop and/or Bollywood.
• Proven experience working with children, and youth.
• Coaching certification and/or competitive dance experience is required.
• All successful candidates will be required to obtain HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) Certification prior to commencement of duties. To find out more information on how to sign up for a training session, please visit click home and scroll down for upcoming events.
• WSIB Ontario has an approved list of first aid providers.
• This position requires a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector screening check dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment. Candidates who are under the age of 18 at the time of hire will only be required to provide a criminal record check.

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This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.