Overview
Job Title: Dance Instructor
Job Type: Full-Time - Fixed Term (2 years contract)
Working Hours: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day excluding meal break)
Location: Fujairah, UAE
Job Summary: In this role as Dance Instructor, you will involve delivering dynamic, high-impact dance classes infused with rhythm and creativity, designed to captivate and motivate a diverse audience. You should be someone with a fitness or group exercise background who can creatively blend dance styles like Zumba, step aerobics, or rhythm-based fitness into exciting group sessions. Classes should feel like a celebration, high-energy, inclusive, and accessible to all levels.
Responsibilities
- Design and lead high-energy dance fitness classes that are fun, safe, and engaging
- Incorporate a variety of music styles such as Arabic pop, Latin, disco, 2000s, Afrobeat, or other upbeat genres to keep classes fresh and exciting
- Teach group and/or private sessions for diverse populations, including beginners and people looking for an enjoyable way to stay fit
- Modify movements and pacing to accommodate different fitness levels and abilities
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and motivating atmosphere that encourages participation and confidence
- Collaborate with other wellness professionals (Yoga, Pilates, therapy) for integrated events or programs
- Support workshops, retreats, and special events organised by the wellness center
- Assist with studio maintenance and administrative tasks when needed
Requirements
- Proven experience leading group fitness or dance-based fitness classes (e.g., Zumba, dance cardio, step aerobics)
- Background in dance fitness, general fitness instruction, or related certification (e.g., Zumba, Group Fitness, CPR certified)
- Strong sense of rhythm and familiarity with various music and dance genres; fun, energetic, and approachable teaching style
- Able to adapt classes for different age groups, fitness levels, and cultural backgrounds
- Culturally aware and respectful, with strong communication skills in English (Arabic is a big plus)
- Passion for creating joyful, community-based movement experiences