BGC St. Alban's Club: Kids Summer Camp Dance Instructor (Two Week Program)

BGC St. Alban's Club: Kids Summer Camp Dance Instructor (Two Week Program)

Location: St. Alban’s Boys & Girls Club (843 Palmerston Avenue/Toronto)
Position Type:  Contract/Two-Week Summer Program

Program Dates:  (2 week program) Starting from July 27th – August 7th

Camp Hours: Monday - Friday from 9AM-5PM

Kids Ages: 8-12 years old

 

About Us

St. Alban’s Boys & Girls Club is a fun, inclusive, and energetic space where kids explore movement, creativity, and confidence through dance. We’re looking for a passionate instructor to lead our two week summer dance camp program from July 27th – August 7th.

 

Dance Styles Offered

• Hip-Hop
• Pop
• Contemporary
• Modern Dance
• Tik Tok dance trends
• Other popular kids dance styles

 

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach daily dance classes for children ages 8-12 years old.
• Lead warm-ups, choreography, and creative movement activities
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for all campers
• Adapt instruction for different skill levels and learning styles
• Supervise campers during breaks and transitions
• Prepare a short end-of-camp performance/showcase
• Communicate with staff and parents as needed
• There will be swimming every day!
• Attend/chaperone weekly field trips with the kids on Friday’s

Qualifications

• Experience teaching dance to children (styles may include ballet, hip-hop, jazz, or creative movement)
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Energetic, patient, and reliable
• Current standard First Aid/CPR Level C certification (mandatory)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (mandatory prior to start date)
• HIGH FIVE: Principles of Healthy Child Development training (asset/required)
• Must meet all Canada Summer Jobs requirements, including:
  • Be between 16 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
  • Be legally entitled to work according to provincial/territorial legislation
  • International students are not eligible; recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents
• Experience working with children ages 6–12
• Strong skills in one or more of the following areas: sports, arts, swimming, recreation, education, health and nutrition
• Strong supervision and program planning skills
• Good decision-making and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Dance certification or formal training
• Experience in camps, childcare, or education
• Ability to teach multiple dance styles

Compensation

• $17.60 - $18.00/hour (based on experience)