Flexible Dance Coach - West London & Spelthorne

Brentford Community Sports Trust; Borough of Spelthorne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust is seeking a Casual Dance Coach to deliver Pre‑school, Curriculum and extra‑curricular dance sessions across West London & Spelthorne. The role requires flexibility, including evenings, and a passion for providing inclusive dance opportunities to children and young people.

You will work with the Gymnastics & Area Leads, ensure safety, maintain registers and equipment, and contribute to safeguarding and Emergency Response procedures in a supportive community

Qualifications

• Personal experience as a dancer or dance teaching in a dance environment.
• Safeguarding certificate.
• Emergency First Aid certificate.
• Current DBS.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in planning and delivering dance sessions, in extra-curricular environments.
• Flexible to work outside normal office hours (e.g., evenings).
• Own means of transport.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Dance sessions, with the flexibility to ensure all participants are offered coaching at a level appropriate to their ability.
• Create a safe and fun environment for all participants to feel confident to explore movement and perform to peers.
• Develop relationships with participants, teaching staff, support workers/carers, parents and other key partners to ensure effective session delivery.
• Keep up to date monitoring including registers, risk assessments and any relevant reporting documents.
• Access all Quality Assurance staff training offered by the Trust during the term of employment.
• Ensure all equipment is available and well maintained.
• Ensure all topics covered and music used in sessions is age appropriate.
• Provide feedback to teachers, coaches, and parents where appropriate.
• Ensure they are aware of any medical issues concerning the participants.
• Follow established protocols for data protection and privacy.
• Act as a point of contact in emergency situations, aiding and guiding individuals to safety.
• Coordinate with relevant authorities and emergency services as necessary.
• Stay informed about safeguarding policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in training sessions related to safeguarding and emergency response.
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate authorities or designated personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, concerns, and actions taken.

Skills

Dance coaching

Safeguarding certificate

Emergency First Aid

DBS check

Teamwork

Flexible to travel West London

Job description

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust is seeking a Casual Dance Coach to deliver Pre‑school, Curriculum and extra‑curricular dance sessions across West London & Spelthorne. The role requires flexibility, including evenings, and a passion for providing inclusive dance opportunities to children and young people.

You will work with the Gymnastics & Area Leads, ensure safety, maintain registers and equipment, and contribute to safeguarding and Emergency Response procedures in a supportive community