Job Opportunity – Dance Coach (After-School Clubs)
Organisation: Serge Betsen Sports
Location: West London
Schedule: Weekday afternoons (various schools)
Pay: £13 – £40 per session (depending on experience)
About Serge Betsen Sports
Serge Betsen Sports is committed to inspiring young people through high-quality sports coaching. Our mission is to help children develop confidence, discipline, resilience, teamwork, creativity, and a lifelong love of physical activity.
We deliver after-school clubs, curriculum enrichment programmes, and holiday camps across London in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional, and reliable Dance Coach to join our growing coaching team.
You will deliver engaging, structured, and age-appropriate dance sessions for primary school children aged 5–13 years, helping them develop rhythm, coordination, creativity, confidence, musicality, and self-expression through movement.
We welcome coaches with experience in one or more of the following styles:
- Modern Jazz
- Contemporary Dance
- Breakdance (Breaking)
- Street Dance (desirable)
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about teaching dance to children and wants to become part of a growing organisation with opportunities for additional work throughout the year.
Position
After-School Dance Coach
There will also be opportunities to work on:
- After-school clubs
- School enrichment programmes
- Holiday camps
- Community sports projects
- Dance workshops and performances
- Future dance clubs across London
What You'll Deliver
Sessions may include:
- Warm-ups and mobility exercises
- Modern Jazz techniques
- Contemporary dance techniques
- Breakdance (Breaking) fundamentals
- Choreography and performance routines
- Rhythm, musicality and movement development
- Creative dance and improvisation activities
- Teamwork and confidence-building exercises
- Fun dance games suitable for primary-aged children
- End-of-term performances where appropriate
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, fun, structured and inclusive dance sessions.
- Teach age-appropriate dance techniques in a safe and enjoyable environment.
- Inspire creativity, confidence and self-expression through movement.
- Adapt activities to suit different ages, abilities and experience levels.
- Encourage participation, teamwork and positive behaviour.
- Maintain excellent behaviour management throughout sessions.
- Ensure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are always followed.
- Set up and pack away equipment before and after sessions.
- Maintain attendance registers where required.
- Communicate professionally with schools, parents and the Serge Betsen Sports team.
- Act as a positive role model for all participants.
- Report any safeguarding or welfare concerns in line with company procedures.
Essential Requirements
- Dance teaching qualification or recognised coaching/instructing experience.
- Experience teaching Modern Jazz, Contemporary Dance, Breakdance, or a combination of these styles.
- Experience coaching children aged 5–13 years.
- Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one).
- Valid Safeguarding Children Certificate.
- Valid Emergency First Aid Certificate.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable, punctual and professional.
- Passionate about inspiring young people through dance.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- ISTD, IDTA, BTDA, Acrobatic Arts, or equivalent dance teaching qualification.
- Experience delivering after-school clubs.
- Experience working within primary schools.
- Experience choreographing performances for children.
- Experience delivering holiday camps or community arts programmes.
- Full UK Driving Licence (desirable but not essential).
What We Offer
- £13 – £40 per session (depending on experience)
- Opportunities for additional coaching hours during the week.
- Paid work during school holiday camps.
- Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) throughout the year.
- Opportunities to progress into senior coaching and leadership roles.
- Supportive, friendly and professional coaching team.
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact on children's confidence, creativity and personal development through dance.
Why Join Serge Betsen Sports?
At Serge Betsen Sports, we believe that movement and creativity are powerful tools for helping children develop confidence, resilience and lifelong skills.
We are looking for coaches who are passionate, energetic and committed to delivering high-quality dance sessions while creating a positive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
If you want to inspire the next generation through dance and be part of an ambitious and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Now
Please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us about your coaching experience and why you would like to join Serge Betsen Sports.
Email: [email protected]
Job Details
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- Weekday afternoons (typically between 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
- Flexible opportunities across West London schools
Location: West London (In person)
Required CertificationsEssential
- Dance Teaching Qualification or equivalent coaching experience
- Safeguarding Children Certificate
- Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate
- Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one)
Preferred
- ISTD, IDTA, BTDA or equivalent dance teaching qualification
- Experience coaching children in primary schools
- Experience delivering after-school dance clubs
- Experience teaching Modern Jazz, Contemporary Dance and/or Breakdance
Join Serge Betsen Sports and help inspire the next generation through dance by developing children's confidence, creativity, coordination and lifelong enjoyment of movement.
Pay: £13.00-£40.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Sports coaching: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- London, Greater London (required)
Work Location: In person
