At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fun and engaging dance sessions for all ages in community venues.
- Company: Join South Ayrshire Council, dedicated to community wellbeing and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, wellbeing initiatives, and discounts on local services.
- Other info: Temporary position until March 2027 with flexible hours.
- Why this job: Inspire creativity and confidence through dance while making a positive impact in your community.
- Qualifications: Passion for dance and experience working with diverse groups.
The predicted salary is between 27225 - 33275 £ per year.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Dance Coach to join our team and support the delivery of our community dance programme across South Ayrshire. This programme provides opportunities for children, young people and adults of all abilities to take part in fun, engaging and inclusive dance activities within their local communities. The role aims to inspire participation, promote physical activity and support individuals to develop their confidence, creativity and wellbeing through dance.
As a Dance Coach, you will lead and deliver a variety of dance sessions in community venues across South Ayrshire, creating a positive and welcoming environment where participants can learn new skills, express themselves and enjoy being active. You will play a key role in encouraging involvement, fostering inclusion and helping participants develop a lifelong enjoyment of dance and physical activity.
ABOUT US
South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities. Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland. We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- Excellent pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks' holidays)
- Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
- A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
- Car leasing scheme
- Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
- Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Scotwest Credit Union
REQUIREMENTS
This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk. Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interviews for this post are scheduled for 28/08/2026. This post is temporary until 31/03/2027. The grade of this post is Level 5. The work style for this post is Frontline worker. The work pattern is: Monday 5:30pm - 7:00pm, Tuesday 12:00pm - 6:00pm, Wednesday 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Thursday 5:00pm - 6:00pm.
Dance Coach - Admin Base: Ayr Academy - SOA12912 - SOA12912 employer: South Ayrshire Council
South Ayrshire Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, we offer opportunities for growth while providing high-quality learning and childcare services. Located in the vibrant and historic area of Ayr, our team enjoys a fulfilling work environment that values collaboration and community engagement.
