Hula (Hawaiian/Tahitian) Dance Instructor -Seasonal-Contract

Fusion Cardio Toronto is looking for a caring, highly experienced, and safe dance instructor to teach a Hula Dance program for beginners in the Bloor West – High Park area.

This program is seasonal and contract in the Fall and Winter/Spring. The program may run on a Tuesdays/Wednesday or Friday evening (1-hour between 7 PM – 9 PM)

Instructor Responsibilities:
To instruct a 50-minute fun, safe, and effective class for all levels and abilities with confidence in-person
Understands the components of a dance class (warm-up, dance learning and practice time, a cool-down)
Familiar with Hula dance movements & rhythms (Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, etc)
Can cue effectively using a range of indications (visual, hands, verbal)
Ensures clients understand RPE (rate of perceived exertion) to reduce fatigue and injuries
Shows up 10 minutes before class to set up and greet participants, and ends on time to pack up, arrange the room, and greet participants off before other classes

The Instructor Must Have
A minimum of 5 years instructing Hula Dance
Must have experience with various Hula dances forms and Polynesian culture
Must have a valid CPR Level C and First Aid training
Must have personal liability insurance
A portable speaker that they can bring to our classes (or we can provide one to use)
Must speak, read, and understand English well
Should have online-zoom teaching experience (in case there are any future pandemic lockdowns, all instructors shift online)
Asset: is a Fitness Instructor Specialist, Personal Trainer, Movement/Fitness Coach, Exercise Specialist, Health and Fitness Promoter, Kinesiologist OR equivalent through a Canadian or North American governing body

The Interview process has 3 steps:

This is not employment. This is a volunteer position with a monthly honorarium issued at the end of the month