Passionate Lion Dance Instructor Wanted Join Our Sydney Team This Lunar New Year
Hey Sydney superstar
Ready for a role that combines fun, culture and inspiring amazing young people? Lion Dance Kids is looking for spirited, enthusiastic Instructors to join our Sydney team for our busiest time of year: the Chinese New Year season.
Never worn a lion head before? No problem. We provide full training. Your passion for teaching, engaging and inspiring kids aged 5–16 is what matters most.
A Bit About Our World
Lion Dance Kids brings the mesmerising world of traditional lion and dragon dance to kids and teens across Sydney. Our classes use stories, games and hands-on activities to share the cultural richness behind the spectacular performances seen at Lunar Recent Year, weddings and festivals. We're part of the Australian Yau Kung Mun Chinese Martial Arts Association, a not-for-profit with a proud heritage in Sydney's lion dance community. Our mission is to build a vibrant community where young people embrace this culture and move their feet (and tails) with confidence.
What We're Looking For (Your Superpowers)
- The Ultimate People-Person: You genuinely enjoy building rapport with kids, parents and colleagues.
- On the Move: A current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle to travel between our Sydney locations ([Kingsgrove, Hurstville, Eastwood, Ashfield, Chatswood]).
- Adaptable Availability: Shifts are casual and can run any day of the week, including weekends, during peak season.
- Organisational Whiz: A knack for keeping classes structured, on track and fun.
- Team Spirit & Initiative:
A collaborative teammate who's keen to help our program grow.
- Calm Under Pressure: You stay cool and think on your feet, even when the excitement (and noise) levels rise.
Our Dream Instructor Will...
- Manage their schedule like a pro, including travel between locations
- Have the magic touch with diverse groups of children
- Communicate with heart, so students and parents feel valued and heard
- Light up the room with natural energy
- Be curious about the history and techniques of lion and dragon dance
- Love teaching, with a generous serve of patience for our budding dancers
Perks of Being on Our Dance Floor
- Top-Notch Training: Full training in our Lion Dance Kids curriculum and teaching method
- New Talent: Pick up a unique and impressive new skill (lion dance)
- Skill Up: Sharpen your storytelling and presentation skills, transferable to any career
- Meaningful Work: Share a living cultural tradition with the next generation during its most important season
- Growth: Great seasonal performers may be invited back for future seasons and ongoing roles
Your Mini-Homework (Let Your Personality Shine)
In your application, please share a brief story about either:
- A time you received tough feedback and how you handled it, or
- A person from your younger years who made a big impact on you
Requirements:
- Valid NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC). Already have one? Mention it and you're at the top of the class
- Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle
- Right to work in Australia