Day Habilitation Zumba​/Dance Instructor

Position Summary

Reporting Supervisor: Day Habilitation Program Director

Position Summary: The Zumba/Dance Teacher is responsible for creating and implementing engaging and fun Zumba/dance fitness classes. The teacher will utilize Zumba's dance-inspired cardio workouts to help improve individuals' physical health, coordination, social skills, and confidence in an encouraging environment tailored to their abilities.

• Promote healthy movement, exercise, and personal growth among our Day Habilitations Individuals at an appropriate level based on each individuals needs and goals.
• Prepare energizing Zumba/dance routines incorporating simple, repetitive Latin-inspired dance moves, squats, lunges, and other aerobic exercises.
• Lead classes using cues, visual demonstration, and individual guidance to keep students engaged and actively participating.
• Adapt choreography and pace to suit ability levels of students.
• Monitor students and provide modifications to exercises to account for physical limitations or health issues.
• Promote a fun, celebratory atmosphere with upbeat music and positive reinforcement.
• Collaborate with therapists and staff to track progress and set fitness goals for each student.
• Maintain safe conditions and utilize assistants to help minimize injury risks.
• Communicate with caregivers to share updates on participation and progress.
• Stay up to date on new Zumba/dance techniques, music, and instructor training workshops.
• All other duties as assigned or requested.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience teaching dance, fitness, or movement.
• 1 year or more of previous experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, or similar environments; or equivalent education is preferred.
• Group fitness certification, Zumba/dance license, or equivalent training strongly preferred.
• Ability to choreograph fun, simple routines combining dance and aerobic exercise.
• Good verbal communication and cueing skills.
• Reliable and passionate about bringing joy of movement to students.
• Organizational skills to plan and coordinate programs and activities.
• Flexibility to adjust teaching strategies based on individual progress and abilities.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Appropriate level of fitness and flexibility to run and instruct classes.
• Ability to actively demonstrate moves for up to an hour at a time.
• Capable of moving freely to observe students and provide hands-on guidance.
• The ability to effectively communicate (orally and written) and interact with others, including diverse, inter-disciplinary, cross-functional teams.
• The ability to read, concentrate and learn.
• Physical requirements include: sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, walking, exercising, high cardio tasks, lifting in excess of 50 pounds, and crisis management techniques including physical holds and restraints.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Patience and emotional resilience to handle challenging behaviors and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
• Support and maintain all corporate policies, procedures, and quality and confidentiality standards.
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed to meet the needs of the organization.

All must successfully complete the mandatory DDD trainings:
Overview of Developmental Disabilities, Abuse and Neglect, Medication Administration, CPR & First Aid, Agency New Hire Orientation, Agency's approved training on handling Life-Threatening Emergencies/Danielle's Law, and other professionally based training deemed necessary.