Help foster the love of circus

NICA Rec is recruiting dedicated circus trainers who are passionate about teaching, committed to safe and inclusive practice, and excited to work with students of all ages, ranging from first-time learners to experienced participants.

This is perfect for people who: We're particularly interested in hearing from trainers who:

• Love working with children and young people
• Are enthusiastic, engaging, and supportive educators
• Have experience teaching recreational circus students of varying ages and abilities
• Can foster safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environments

Specialty Areas

We are especially seeking trainers with experience in:

• Aerials: tissu, aerial hoop, static and dance trapeze, flying trapeze and other aerial disciplines
• All-rounders for kids classes with aerial, tumbling and manipulation foundation skills
• Hand balancing
• Tumbling and acrobatics
• Straps
• Pole

Details about the Role

Our recreational programs operate:

• Monday to Thursday evenings
• Saturdays during school terms

Additional opportunities are available throughout the year, including:

• School holiday programs
• Workshops and birthday parties
• Private tuition
• Outreach and community projects

Whether you're a NICA alumnus or an experienced circus professional, we'd love to connect with trainers who share our commitment to exceptional circus education and inspiring others through our love of circus.
 
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To express your interest, please contact us at recreation@nica.com.au  or call 1300 006 422 to arrange a chat and learn more about joining the NICA Rec team.

Join the NICA Ed Team!

The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) is an internationally renowned centre of excellence, providing innovative education, training, performance, research, leadership and talent to the contemporary circus arts industry.

In order to continue to offer the best circus arts education programs and to further develop our courses, NICA would like to invite talented and experienced educators and trainers in circus arts to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to join our organisation.

NICA is seeking a range of specialist teachers and trainers who have a combination of education experience and vocational and industry knowledge in circus fitness, foundations, specialties and group acts, anatomy and physiology studies, business studies, circus history studies, dance and/or performance studies.

The following knowledge, skills and experience should be used as a guide before applying:

• A qualification in Circus Arts, Performing Arts or another related specialist field.
• A teaching qualification (minimum Certificate IV in TAE); a Higher Education Teaching qualification would be an advantage
• A minimum of 10 years employment and/or teaching experience in specialist areas
• A strong collegiate approach and a willingness to adhere to educational training approaches at NICA
• OH&S qualifications (or units within a qualification) and First Aid Certificate preferred.
• Experience with computer skills and technology
• The capacity to work individually and be able to run a group of up to 30 students in classes

Please send your EOI including your current CV to our Head of Circus Studies: Juliana jneves@nica.collarts.edu.au

The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) is currently looking for a Casual Supervisor to join our NICA Rec Team!

The NICA Rec Supervisor is a casual position with engagements over Monday to Thursday evenings (approximately 4 – 4.5 hours per engagement) and Saturdays (approximately 6 hours per engagement) during school term and Monday to Saturday (approximately 6 hours per engagement between 9am-4pm) during school holiday periods.

They play an integral role in ensuring the ongoing safety of our public circus programs and are key in the smooth operation of classes and training programs across weeknights, Saturdays, and holiday periods. Working closely with both the production department and NICA Rec team, the Supervisor is required to assist with the management of classes, space allocation, rigging and safety processes and, equipment use.  

The Supervisor will also work closely with NICA’s circus training staff and public, so we are looking for a friendly, super organised, circus professional with a good eye for detail who likes working as part of a small team.

Download the position description below.

If you are interested in this position, please forward your expression of interest addressing the Key Selection Criteria along with your CV to recreation@nica.com.au

NICA Ltd is a not for profit company, owned by Swinburne University of Technology and established to create world class training for the circus and physical theatre industry.