Acrobatics Instructor - Aaniin Community Centre

The Corporation of the City of Markham•Markham, ON

3d•CA$0 - CA$23•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award-winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve. Join us and make a lasting difference! Plans, organizes, instructs and leads basic level Acrobatic dance programs for participants from children to adults. Ensures a positive and safe environment for participants and peers.

Requirements

Attending or partial completion of high school education.
Must have experience instructing Acrobatics.
Must have experience with children.
Minimum age of 16 years old at the start of employment
Technical or practical training in circus skills, acrobatics techniques, hand balancing and juggling
Minimum 2 years of combined previous experience teaching related programs e.g. leading children in a recreation setting and demonstrated expertise in dancing techniques
Current certifications in Standard First Aid OR Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED
High Five Certificate and adherence to the principles of Healthy Child Development (Children ages 6 to 12 years)
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
Excellent verbal/written communication skills, leadership skills, customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of patrons, parents and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
Ability to teach a basic level (not competition level) in a formal discipline.

Responsibilities

Facilitates leads and supervises the program.
Organizes and writes lesson plans to be handed in by week two of the program. Develops lesson plans specific to the abilities of each group. Reviews lesson plans with the Recreation Supervisor/Program Co-ordinator prior to class and submits at the end of each session.
Prepares and organizes program equipment and supplies, maintaining an inventory of supplies, reporting to the Program Coordinator/Recreation Supervisor any items needing replacement.
Keeps attendance records and checks with participants who have extended absences. Gives all new participant names that are not on the list to the Program Coordinator/Recreation Supervisor.
Checks and ensures all participant emergency and medical information is obtained through the completion of a personal data form on the participants’ first day.
Ensures all program participants are aware of upcoming events, program changes or cancellations.
Meets with parents (if needed) prior to or after class time.
Directly guides volunteers and PT Program Assistants as required.
Advises Program Coordinator/Recreation Supervisor of any customer service issues, complaints or inquiries.
Ensures safety at ALL times, enforcing safety regulations as set out by the City of Markham sports, fitness, arts and leisure programs policies and procedures.
Ensures the site, equipment and supplies are appropriate to the activity and the environment to reduce and minimize risk to other staff and participants.
Children between the ages of 6 – 12 years must use the buddy system when going to the washroom.
Unlocks and locks up the facility/program location as required.