Recreational Program Leader
THOR Competition 2023-9
Job Details
Permanent part time
Salary: CA$25.00 hour, based on 40 hours bi-weekly
Schedule: Work from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (hours may vary depending on need);
Monday to Friday - May require weekend work
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
The Heart of Riverdale is an arts-based community centre in the Riverdale neighborhood in Whitehorse. We are looking for community minded individuals, who love working with people of all ages, especially children.
Purpose and Responsibilities - can include but is not limited to the following:
This position leads and instructs groups and individuals in recreational dance and art programs to students in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of The Heart.
The position will also participate in various student performances and perform other related duties:
A) Provide recreational classes with instructions and choreography by
Conditions of Employment:
Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance;
all THOR employees are expected to conduct their duties in a harmonious and cooperative manner.
Deadline: 4:00 pm on November 25th, 2023.
The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre
Send current resume with a cover letter and any supporting documents to:
Email: theheartofriverdale@gmail.com ATTN: Andrea Simpson-Fowler Executive Director
Phone: 867-667-6700
Permanent part time
Salary: CA$25.00 hour, based on 40 hours bi-weekly
Schedule: Work from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (hours may vary depending on need);
Monday to Friday - May require weekend work
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
The Heart of Riverdale is an arts-based community centre in the Riverdale neighborhood in Whitehorse. We are looking for community minded individuals, who love working with people of all ages, especially children.
Purpose and Responsibilities - can include but is not limited to the following:
This position leads and instructs groups and individuals in recreational dance and art programs to students in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of The Heart.
The position will also participate in various student performances and perform other related duties:
A) Provide recreational classes with instructions and choreography by
- Plan and carry out recreational dance and art activities
- Demonstrate and instruct dance an art activities and techniques
- Instruct groups and individuals in arts, crafts and similar activities and lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
- Conduct therapeutic recreational activities
- Monitor recreational, dance and art activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
- Enforce safety rules and regulations
- Ensuring the development of required skills for dancers in each class, based on age and level
- Preparing and teaching choreography to be presented at various shows throughout the year under the supervision of the Artistic Director
- Working together with other staff members as needed to ensure a smooth day-to-day operation
- Attending student performances and certain rehearsals throughout the year, such as the technical and dress rehearsals at the Yukon Arts Centre (YAC) in preparation for Dancing Through Life
- Supervising rehearsals as required
- Attending demonstrations, auditions and lectures as required
- Participating in the audition selection process as required
- Creating and coordinating the creation of a show as require
- Report ideas, problems and concerns about classes and programming directly to the Artistic Director
- Attend staff meetings as requested
- Communicate with parents
- Manage conflicts in classes
- Experience in working with children is preferred
- Lead and instruct groups and individuals in recreational dance and art programs
- Participate in various student performances
- Strong communication skills
- Interest in learning new skills
- Bending, reaching, heavy lifting (up to 30lbs)
- Long periods of time standing
- Ability to work evenings and weekends if required
- Team player qualities
Conditions of Employment:
Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance;
all THOR employees are expected to conduct their duties in a harmonious and cooperative manner.
Deadline: 4:00 pm on November 25th, 2023.
The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre
Send current resume with a cover letter and any supporting documents to:
Email: theheartofriverdale@gmail.com ATTN: Andrea Simpson-Fowler Executive Director
Phone: 867-667-6700