Zumba Instructor

Details


1104300


De Montfort University (Leicester)


25/10/2025


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2 hours per week; Mondays 6.30pm – 7.30pm and Wednesdays 7.00pm - 8.00pm


Smart Casual

Pay


£20.09


£3.13

Description

Role

Unitemps is a University-owned temporary staffing agency that operates in various universities, including De Montfort University (DMU). 

There are several benefits to working with Unitemps at DMU:

Networking Opportunities: Through Unitemps, you may have the chance to work with various departments and individuals at the university. This can help you expand your network and establish connections that may be valuable for your future career.

Professional Development:Many positions available through Unitemps may offer opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. You can learn new skills and gain valuable knowledge while on the job.

Career Progression:Some temporary positions may lead to permanent employment within the university, giving you a potential pathway for long-term career advancement.

Contribution to the University Community: By working with Unitemps at DMU, you become a part of the university community and can contribute to its success and growth.

THE ROLE

Our client at De Montfort University are currently recruiting a Zumba Instructor. This role is a campus based role working the following hours: 2 hours per week; Mondays 6.30pm – 7.30pm and Wednesdays 7.00pm - 8.00pm. The location of the role will be campus-based at The Watershed, De Montfort University. 

We would highly encourage students who meet the person specification to apply. 

Overview:

To deliver energetic, fun, and engaging Zumba sessions that encourage student participation, physical activity, and social interaction. The Instructor will create a lively and welcoming environment for all abilities, helping students build confidence and enjoyment through dance-based fitness.

• Plan and deliver two hours of weekly Zumba sessions suitable for all levels.

• Create an enjoyable and motivating environment that promotes fitness and fun.

• Act as a point of contact for participants, providing encouragement and support.

• Promote inclusivity, ensuring accessibility and a positive experience for every student.• Assist with promotion of the sessions via social media, flyers, and university networks.

• Provide feedback on attendance, student experiences, and opportunities for development.

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To deliver energetic, fun, and engaging Zumba sessions that encourage student participation, physical activity, and social interaction. The Instructor will create a lively and welcoming environment for all abilities, helping students build confidence and enjoyment through dance-based fitness.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

• Plan and deliver two hours of weekly Zumba sessions suitable for all levels.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

• Create an enjoyable and motivating environment that promotes fitness and fun.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

• Act as a point of contact for participants, providing encouragement and support.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

• Promote inclusivity, ensuring accessibility and a positive experience for every student.• Assist with promotion of the sessions via social media, flyers, and university networks.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

• Provide feedback on attendance, student experiences, and opportunities for development.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

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• Experience of delivering group exercise sessions in Zumba.<\/span><\/span>
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with participants.<\/span><\/span>
• Commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.<\/span><\/span>
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity, and inclusion.<\/span><\/span>
• Willingness to record attendance, provide feedback, and support the development of DMUsport programmes<\/span><\/span>
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• Ability to adapt delivery to meet the needs of diverse groups.<\/span><\/span><\/div>
• First Aid qualification.<\/span><\/span><\/div>
• Awareness of environmental sustainability within sport and physical activity delivery.<\/span><\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> De Montfort Unviersity

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Duties and responsibilities
Session Delivery & Planning

• Deliver fun and energetic Zumba sessions designed to engage students of all abilities.
• Adapt choreography and intensity to suit participant needs.
 
Communication & Relationship Management
• Build strong, positive relationships with participants to encourage retention.
• Work with DMUsport staff to promote and enhance the sessions.
 
Logistics and Operations
• Ensure safe use of space and equipment in line with health and safety requirements
.• Provide a lively and inclusive environment that motivates students.
 
Monitoring & Evaluation
• Record attendance and provide regular feedback on participation levels.
• Suggest ways to increase engagement and enhance the student experience
 
Development & Sustainability
• Encourage long-term participation in Zumba and other DMUsport programmes.
 
• Contribute ideas to expand the visibility and impact of dance-based activities.The post holder is required to minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role, seek to promote environmental sustainability within area of responsibility and actively contribute to the delivery of the DMU Environmental Policy.
 
Treat all DMU staff, students, contractors and visitors with dignity and respect.
 
Provide a service that complies with the Equality Act 2010, eliminating unlawful discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations with particular attention to the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation.

Skills and experience
Essential

• Experience of delivering group exercise sessions in Zumba.
• Relevant qualification(s) or certification in the activity area.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, inclusive sessions for students of all abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with participants.
• Commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Willingness to record attendance, provide feedback, and support the development of DMUsport programmes
 
Desirable

Experience working in a higher education or community sport setting.

• Knowledge of student wellbeing and participation in sport/physical activity.
• Ability to adapt delivery to meet the needs of diverse groups.
• First Aid qualification.
• Awareness of environmental sustainability within sport and physical activity delivery.

Location
De Montfort Unviersity

Additional information

Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy.

Unitemps DMU operates a monthly payroll - Please refer to the candidate information hub for DMU Unitemps in relation to pay dates and further information - 

HERE

We aim to notify all candidates of the outcome of their application however volume of applications sometimes do not allow us to do so; please check your application status via your Unitemps account regularly; we may also communicate via email; please check your junk mail.

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