Join Today: Urgently Require Day Habilitation Zumba/Dance

Key Job Details:

• Compensation: a competitive salary
• Company: East Brunswick, NJ
• Location: Remote
• Position: Urgently Require Day Habilitation Zumba/dance Instructor
• Start Date: Immediate openings available

 

 

Job title: Day Habilitation Zumba/Dance Instructor Company: APluscare LLC Job description : 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. Duties: Promote healthy movement, exercise, and personal growth among our Day Habilitations Individuals at an appropriate level based on each individual's 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 assistant 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. Qualifications: 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. Physical Demands/Working Conditions: 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. Trainings: 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. Expected salary : Location : East Brunswick, NJ Apply Job!

 

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