Karate & Dance Federation

Lead Specialist Dance Coach (Part-Time Leadership Role) Karate & Dance Federation Ltd Location: Unit 5a Churchlands Industrial Estate, CV33 9GX Pay: £13.50-£45.50 per hour (depending on experience) Hours: 2–3 hours per week initially (with growth potential) Job Type: Part-time Overview Karate & Dance Federation Ltd is seeking a Lead Specialist Dance Coach to take ownership of our growing dance provision. This is a leadership-focused role, ideal for a coach looking to step into a position with real influence. You will be responsible for shaping curriculum, leading staff, and ensuring high-quality, consistent delivery across all programmes. We are entering an exciting phase of growth, with clear plans to expand our dance offer. This role has the potential to grow into a full-time position as participation and provision increase. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop a structured dance curriculum and examination syllabus, • Deliver high-quality dance sessions (2–3 hours per week initially), • Oversee and improve staff performance, including conducting reviews, • Ensure consistency and high standards across all sessions, • Support the development and training of dance coaches, • Prepare students for performances and showcases, • Maintain strong safeguarding and professional standards What We’re Looking For Essential: • Experience delivering dance to children and young people, • Strong technical knowledge in one or more dance styles, • Confidence in leading or supporting other staff, • Ability to plan and deliver structured, engaging sessions, • Strong communication and organisational skills, • Desirable:, • Experience working in schools or community settings, • Experience with SEN students, • Experience in performance or exam preparation, • First Aid qualification What We Offer • £13.50 per hour, • A leadership role with real influence and autonomy, • Access to a Business Coach to support your professional growth, • Wellbeing support as part of our staff care approach, • Ongoing CPD and training opportunities, • Protected admin time to fulfil leadership responsibilities, • Opportunity to grow the role into full-time employment, • A supportive, values-driven organisation focused on quality and impact Why Join Us? We are not focused on being the biggest—we are focused on being one of the most consistent and high-quality providers in our sector. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a dance provision, not just deliver sessions. Apply Now To apply, please submit your CV along with a short cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Informal Enquiries If you would like to arrange a visit, informal discussion, or phone call before applying, please contact: Mr Jake Byrne Chief Executive Officer Job Type: Part-time Pay: £13.50 per hour Expected hours: 3 – 5 per week Benefits: • Casual dress, • Company events, • Employee mentoring programme, • Free parking, • Health & wellbeing programme, • On-site gym, • On-site parking Work Location: In person Application deadline: 09/05/2026 Expected start date: 01/06/2026