Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: 2
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: Varies (2-4 hours per week)*
SALARY: $42.09 – $44.75 per hour + 12% in lieu of all benefits and vacation

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.

We offer our employees great work-life balance, including competitive salaries, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions). We also offer a hybrid remote work schedule in accordance with our Remote Work Policy, opportunities for education and training, and engaging, rewarding work.

Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment. This position will remain open until filled.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: English

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Closest intersection: 6th Ave & Mcbride Blvd.