Dance & Ballet Coach

Impera Sports is looking for an experienced and passionate Ballet & Dance Coach to join our team in Riyadh. As a Ballet & Dance Coach, you will play a vital role in developing the artistic skills, discipline, and confidence of students aged 4 and above. We are seeking someone with strong instructional and leadership skills who can collaborate effectively with colleagues in our supportive and dynamic learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Sports Manager, Dance Unit Head, and Administration to achieve academy-wide goals.
• Provide expertise in ballet and dance to promote age-appropriate training and creative expression.
• Monitor and support students who require special attention, including those with special needs.
• Collaborate with management to establish strategic directions and mentor assistant coaches.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills when engaging with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Conduct planning meetings with coaching staff and communicate with parents when required.

Coaching Duties

• Take attendance at each class using the attendance system.
• Communicate key instructions and motivational messages to students during rehearsals and training.
• Assess student skill levels and adjust groups accordingly, in coordination with the manager.
• Review lesson plans, choreography outlines, and schedules prior to each session.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students during practice.
• Maintain up-to-date student profiles, including progress records and photos.
• Follow up with absent students and track attendance patterns.
• Regularly update parents on progress using the academy’s evaluation and reporting system.
• Use follow-up, make-up class, and withdrawal reports effectively.

Parent Engagement

• Provide constructive feedback on student progress and artistic development.
• Address punctuality and consistent lateness to classes.
• Encourage parents to add additional training days where beneficial.
• Suggest schedule adjustments to fit student needs and abilities.
• Motivate students to participate in academy recitals, competitions, and showcases.
• Ensure all students wear the proper ballet and dance uniforms.

Class Preparation & Standards

• Arrive 30 minutes before each session to take attendance and prepare the studio.
• Wear the official academy uniform.
• Store mobile phones during training sessions.
• Set up the studio and ensure music and equipment are ready.
• Review choreography and session plans, clarifying uncertainties with the Unit Head.

Operational Duties

• Coordinate with the designated Health & Safety for venue concerns.
• Complete a daily end-of-session report.
• Assist new children during tryout sessions and advise parents on suitable groups.
• Supervise safe student pickups according to academy policy.
• Monitor session participation and identify opportunities for enrollment growth.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Recognized ballet/dance teaching certification (RAD, ISTD, Vaganova, or equivalent).
• Proven experience teaching ballet and dance to children at beginner through advanced levels.
• CPR/First Aid certification (preferred).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt choreography and training for mixed-ability groups.
• Based in Riyadh or willing to relocate before starting.

Why Join Impera Sports?

At Impera Sports, you will join a multicultural team of passionate professionals delivering world-class ballet and dance training in Riyadh. We provide modern facilities, career development opportunities, and the chance to inspire the next generation of performers with creativity, discipline, and artistry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ﷼8,000.00 - ﷼12,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Riyadh: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Experience:

• Coaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)