Dance Group Leader/Facilitator

People Dancing; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused dance organization is seeking a Group Leader to facilitate and deliver engaging dance sessions aimed at supporting the wellbeing of older individuals and those facing health challenges. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, experience in dance leadership, and a commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment. The position includes responsibilities such as session planning and administration, while also overseeing the involvement of assistant leaders and volunteers. This is a part-time role with work primarily scheduled on Fridays and Mondays.

Qualifications

• Experience with leading high-quality dance or movement sessions.
• Strong communication skills and a warm, non-judgmental approach.
• Ability to support wellbeing through dance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver safe and enjoyable dance sessions.
• Guide and support assistant leaders and volunteers.
• Complete session registers and handle payments accurately.

Skills

Experience leading dance sessions

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with older people

Calmness under pressure

Education

Community dance or dance teaching qualification

Job description

Group Leaders facilitate all aspects of our sessions: This is a people-facing role that combines creativity, care and responsibility.

About the role

Group Leaders deliver safe, welcoming and joyful dance sessions for older people and others living with health, mobility or emotional challenges. Dancing for Well-Being was founded on the principles of Circle Dance: our sessions are designed to foster belonging, connection and togetherness while supporting physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

Group Leaders facilitate all aspects of our sessions: co-ordinating the activity, shaping the atmosphere, holding the group and delivering the dances, working alongside assistant leaders and volunteers. They also manage basic administration including taking registers and payments, and undertaking pastoral responsibilities, like contacting members. All whilst responding calmly and compassionately to the needs of members.

This is a people-facing role that combines creativity, care and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Session planning and delivery

• Adopt the founding principles of Dancing for Well-Being when planning and delivering sessions
• Confidence in learning and creating dances to a variety of music, which are suited to the older body
• Plan and lead accessible, enjoyable dance sessions appropriate to a range of abilities
• Create a safe, supportive and positive environment where members feel welcomed, valued and at ease
• Adapt material responsively to suit the group on the day.

People and session management

• Guide and support assistant leaders and volunteers during sessions
• Ensure the smooth running of the session including arrival, set‑up, refreshment break and close
• Be alert to safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing concerns and respond appropriately.

Administration and communication

• Complete session registers and handle session payments accurately
• Communicate clearly with the Operations Manager around attendance changes, incidents or follow‑up needs
• Contribute to basic promotion, engagement or feedback activity where appropriate.
• Follow up with new members/members who miss sessions regularly
• Offer pastoral support to members when needed including listening, reassurance and signposting
• Raise any concerns appropriately with senior staff.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES

• A genuine belief in the power of music and dance to support wellbeing
• Demonstrable experience of leading high‑quality dance or movement sessions
• Confidence working with older people or people living with health, mobility or emotional challenges
• Strong interpersonal skills with a warm non‑judgemental approach
• Calmness under pressure and the ability to think on your feet
• Reliability, accountability and clear communication skills
• Willingness to complete basic admin tasks to support session delivery – sometimes occurring outside of session time
• Ability to travel to/between sessions independently.
• Community dance or dance teaching qualification
• Experience working with volunteers
• Experience in community arts, health or wellbeing settings
• Interest in outreach, fundraising or development work.

We are looking for a regular facilitator to work a full day Friday and Monday afternoons with additional ad hoc work available depending on availability.

LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street
Leicester, LE1 1RE

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