What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Performer Dancer position at Fred Astaire Dance Studios?
We are growing! Mid-South Franchising is excited to be adding to our team of professional instructors. Whether you have years of 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 us!!
As a high energy, customer-focused instructor, you will conduct private and group classes throughout the week. You and your team will help students to reach their personal dance goals through many different ways – from a single event to a lifelong journey growth. You will have a unique honor to enhance people’s lives every day. You will meet and work closely with people from all walks of life which will give you a level of personal enrichment you could never experience in any other environment.
We maintain regular 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 clients.
Who we are:
Enriching lives – physically, mentally, emotionally & socially.
We are the leader is the leader in our industry across the country and around the world. Founded in 1947 on Park Avenue in Manhattan, we have grown our franchise network to 250 locations serving over 50,000 clients! We are global family, proudly honoring our legacy committed to pursuing excellence of life.
We welcome everyone who is interested in starting their journey because we believe that fitness and health is for everybody and for every BODY! People ask “Why do students stay with us?” It is because of the atmosphere of kindness, warmth and care given and received at every location. It’s what our students tell us they notice from the first time they step inside our locations – an energy and sense of community” that is welcoming, non-judgmental, and FUN!
Successful Instructors:
- 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.
As a Certified instructor, you can expect us to provide you:
- A high energy-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 training in the country.
- A robust and well-established curriculum and program to teach the students.
- Access to top-level national coaches to help further your skills.
- Expert training programs to develop both your professional and business skills.
- Professional advancement at all management levels including franchise ownership!
- Opportunities to compete and earn prize money.
- Travel opportunities.
Our compensation plan includes multiple components:
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Multiple opportunities to earn bonuses.
- Benefits including: PTO/Vacation, Continuing Education, Health and Wellness Benefits