Part Time Program Instructor, Musical Theatre

The Corporation of the Town of Ajax•Ajax, ON

9d•CA$24 - CA$26•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Program Instructor is accountable for planning and implementation of a safe and enjoyable beginner to intermediate program, teaching the fundamentals of the specified sport, art, dance, general interest, Leadership, etc. The Program Instructor develops and implements a safe and enjoyable 8-12 week, grassroots musical theatre program for children, under the supervision of the Community Recreation Coordinator. Participants perform a variety of music genres for family and friends at the end of the session. The role involves leading groups of program participants, ensuring their safety and well-being, and providing an individualized approach that assists with the mastery of skills and development within the program. The instructor is responsible for ensuring necessary equipment and supplies are available and maintained in safe condition, taking appropriate action for incidents, problems, and emergencies, and accurately completing and submitting attendance sheets. The role also includes assisting in the development and implementation of special needs programming, creating a positive and inclusive program environment where participants strive to perform their best and learn new skills, and working cooperatively with participants and the Community Recreation Coordinator. The instructor must ensure the class is prepared before participants arrive and is clean after they leave, abides by Town of Ajax policies, acts professionally, ensures effective public relations, problem-solves as necessary, and performs administrative tasks to support the program.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 16 years of age or older.
Minimum 1 year of teaching/coaching Performing Arts (singing and/or dancing) and/or leadership skills and a combination of training, education, and experience deemed equivalent.
Minimum 2-3 years of advanced skills/experience relevant to the activity being taught, acquired through multiple years of participation and lessons.
Knowledge and experience related to the delivery of recreation programs and services.
Experience working with children in a recreational setting.
Current Standard First Aid certification with CPR C certification.
HIGH FIVE ® - Principles of Healthy Child Development.
Able to provide a clear Criminal Reference Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) that is current (completed within the last six months), upon being hired.
Must be available to work a variety of shifts including afternoons and evenings.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements a safe and enjoyable 8-12 week, grassroots musical theatre program for children.
Leads groups of program participants and ensures the safety and well-being of your assigned class.
Provides an individualized approach that assists with the mastery of skills and development within the program.
Ensures that the necessary equipment and supplies are available, and that such equipment and supplies are maintained in a safe condition.
Takes appropriate action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies, as outlined in the departmental policies and procedures.
Ensures that the attendance sheets are completed accurately every week and submitted to the appropriate supervisor at the end of each session.
Assists in the development and implementation of special needs programming in conjunction with supervisor.
Creates an environment that fosters a positive and inclusive program experience.
Creates an environment where participants strive to participate fully, perform the best of their ability, and learn new skills.
Works cooperatively and maintains ongoing and effective communication with participants, and the Community Recreation Coordinator.
Ensures the class is prepared before the participants arrive and that it is clean after the students leave.
Abides by the Town of Ajax policies and acts in a professional manner at all times.
Ensures effective public relations, and problem solves as necessary.
Performs administrative tasks necessary to support the program.