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)