Specialized Instructor – Dance

Job Details Part-Time Posting Status Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants. Closing Date Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59pm on September 30, 2026 This posting is for current and future opportunities and will be filled on an as needed basis. Applications will be considered for any openings that become available between now and September 30, 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 As a Specialized Instructor – Dance, you will 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. You will create a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment that supports skill development, creativity, confidence, and personal growth. Arriving at the program site with sufficient time to prepare, set up, and begin classes as scheduled. Planning and delivering program content in accordance with established lesson plans, class formats, and program objectives. Monitoring participant progress and providing ongoing feedback and evaluation. Ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants by following established health, safety, and public health guidelines. Delivering exceptional customer service through positive interactions, effective communication, and a welcoming approach. Completing program administration, including attendance tracking, registration updates, and incident reporting as required. Working collaboratively with fellow instructors, staff, and volunteers to suppo program success. Reporting participant concerns, facility issues, program challenges, and recommendations to the Recreation Coordinator/Fitness. Attending staff meetings and training sessions as required. Supporting the objectives, philosophies, policies, and procedures of the Recreation and Culture Department. Promoting and implementing the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). Performing 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 https://highfive.bestwaytoplay.org/default.phphttps://www.prontario.org/eventlist, click home and scroll down for upcoming events WSIB Ontario has an approved list of first aid providers . Please note that 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. DATED: July 24, 2026 The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates. 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. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Specialized Instructor facilitates safe, inclusive, and engaging dance programs for children and youth while monitoring participant progress. They are responsible for planning lesson content, ensuring participant safety, and maintaining administrative records.

Candidates must have experience teaching dance at a competitive level and possess current First Aid/CPR certification. A HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification and a satisfactory criminal record/vulnerable sector check are also required.

• Customer servicePreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• First AidPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Dance instruction
• Jazz
• Ballet
• Hip hop
• Lyrical
• Contemporary
• Bollywood
• Child development
• First aid
• CPR
• Classroom management
• Customer service
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Safety monitoring
• Program administration

• Sports & Recreation
• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Creative & Media

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 30, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level