Dance Coach

We are growing! Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is excited to be expanding our team of professionals. We are currently hiring for Dance Coaches. Whether you have years of dance and/or dance coach experience or none at all, you could have a successful future with us! If you love interacting with people, having fun, helping others, staying very active, and having control over what you earn, you will love a career with Fred Astaire! As a high energy, customer-focused dance coach, you will conduct private and group dance classes throughout the week. You and your Fred Astaire team will help students reach their personal dance goals through many different ways - from a single event to a lifelong journey of dance growth. You will have a unique honor to enhance people\'s lives every day and work closely with people from all walks of life, providing personal enrichment in a dynamic environment. We maintain regular studio hours throughout the week; however, we host many events that take place on some weekday evenings and some weekends as well which you will need and want to attend with your students. Who we are: Enriching lives - physically, mentally, emotionally & socially, through the positive, transforming power of dance. Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is the leader in ballroom dance instruction across the country and around the world. Founded in 1947 with one studio on Park Avenue in Manhattan, we have grown our franchise network to 180 dance studio locations serving over 25,000 students. We are a global family, honoring the legacy of Mr. Fred Astaire and committed to pursuing excellence of life through dance. We welcome everyone who is interested in starting their dance journey because we believe that dance is for everybody and for every BODY. People ask why students stay with Fred Astaire Dance Studios® – it is because of the atmosphere of kindness, warmth and care given and received at every location. It\'s what our students notice from the first time they step inside our studio – an energy and sense of "FADS community" that is welcoming, non-judgmental, and FUN! Fred Astaire Dance Studios® offers group and private lessons, choreographing wedding dances or preparing the wedding party for the big day, opportunities to perform in venues, local parties for dance practice and camaraderie, and an average of 35 branded National, Inter-Regional and Regional Dance Competitions annually for students and professionals to compete in various categories. Responsibilities Conduct private and group dance classes, work with students to reach personal dance goals, and participate in events with students as part of ongoing dance development. Requirements Are self-motivated, enthusiastic and 100% passionate about dance Have outstanding customer service skills Understand what it takes to be successful and are willing to commit to the work Hold themselves accountable Are unselfish team players Eagerly accept coaching and feedback for improvement Have a positive outlook - cup is always half full Establish exceptional physical fitness/endurance levels to perform this role successfully Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with students of all ages Benefits A high energy and fun-filled work environment A variety of activities to participate in and offer students such as group and private lessons, performances, parties and competitions The best initial and ongoing professional dance training in the country A robust and well-established dance curriculum and program to teach the students Access to top-level national dance coaches to help further your dance skills Expert training programs to develop both your dance and business skills Professional advancement at all management levels including studio ownership Opportunities to compete and earn championship titles and prize money in Pro and Pro-Am categories Beautiful venues to perform with another professional and with your students Travel opportunities Compensation Salary commensurate with experience Multiple opportunities to earn bonuses Competition winnings Benefits including PTO/Vacation, Continuing Education, Health and Wellness Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr