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Applications are now being accepted for the temporary part-time Guitar Instructor position. To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume online by August 4, 2025.
Location: Centennial Community Centre and Angus Glen Community Centre
Hours: Days and hours may vary depending on the location

JOB SUMMARY

Plans, organizes, instructs and leads guitar lessons for participants from children through to adults. Ensures a positive and safe environment for participants and peers.

REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of High School Diploma with an above average grade in Music.
• Minimum age of 16 years old at the start of employment
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated expertise in music theory and technique in order to read and teach sheet music on the guitar. At least 2 years of additional experience teaching music to individuals of all ages and abilities levels.
• Currently active in their field of music.
• Knowledge of basic guitar principles
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of guitar equipment and facilities.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR “C”.
• High Five Certificate and adherence to the principles of Healthy Child Development (Children ages 6 to 12 years).
• Technical and practical training at an advanced level
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, leadership skills, customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of patrons, parents and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Ability to teach basic level (not competition level) music to children, youth and adults using the guitar.

• Facilitates, leads and supervises the program.
• Organizes and writes lesson plans to be handed in by week two of the program. Develops lesson plans specific to the abilities of each group. Reviews lesson plans with the Recreation Supervisor/Program Coordinator prior to class and submits at the end of each session.
• Prepares and organizes program equipment and supplies, maintaining an inventory of supplies, reporting to the Program Coordinator/Recreation Supervisor any items needing replacement.
• Keeps attendance records and checks with participants who have extended absences. Gives all new participant names that are not on the list to the Program Coordinator/Recreation Supervisor.
• Checks and ensures all participant emergency and medical information is obtained through the completion of a personal data form on the participants’ first day.
• Ensures all program participants are aware of upcoming events, program changes or cancellations.
• Meets with parents (if needed) prior to, or after class time.
• Directly guides volunteers and PT Program Assistants as required.
• Advises Program Coordinator/Recreation Supervisor of any customer service issues, complaints or inquiries.
• Ensures safety at ALL times, enforcing safety regulations as set out by the City of Markham sports, fitness, arts and leisure programs policies and procedures.
• Ensures the site, equipment and supplies are appropriate to the activity and environment to reduce and minimize risk to other staff and participants.
• Children between the ages of 6 – 12 years must use the buddy system when going to the washroom. Escorts preschool children to the washroom or change room, ensuring that preschool children are never left in the sole attendance of a volunteer. Unlocks and locks-up the facility/program location as required.