Dance Instructor (On-Call Position)

*SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY*

ABOUT US: Founded in 2017, we are GiGi Tonye' Arts and Fitness, a muti-faceted mobile dance and fitness studio headquartered in Chicago IL. We a certified woman and minority owned business that uniquely operates as both a dance and fitness studio + a corporate dance + wellness company! We provide customized creative wellness™ services through dance and fitness for all individuals, communities, corporations, schools and government agencies. Our mission is to make wellness fun, creative and easily accessible and achievable for all ages and abilities! We provide this both virtually and on-site as well as bring the studio to you! We are seeking a Dance + Wellness™ Instructor that is reliable, strong communicator, energetic and passionate about our 3 Mission Areas of Focus: Health and Wellness Improvement of Individuals & Communities | Artistic Expression through Dance for All |Community Healing, Safety and Unity.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Interested in working for a company that is dance and wellness™ focused? We are currently seeking to fill 5 ON CALL positions on our new GTAF Instructor Network team with experienced and skilled teammates.

Candidates MUST also have a STRONG experience in fitness formats.

IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL HIRED ON-CALL INSTRUCTORS will have a mandatory onboarding process and required paid training to complete and occasional team meetings. Starter Paid trainings are $15/training session and a combination of self paced trainings, virtual trainings and inperson.

REQUIREMENTS:

MUST have a vehicle or access to public transportation for in person & hybrid classes! MUST BE WILLING & ABLE TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF YOUR ZIP CODE FOR OFF-SITE PROGRAMS, CLASSES AND EVENTS! WE SERVICE ALL CHICAGO AND SUBURBS.

MUST also have a clear and presentable area at home and strong Wi-Fi for virtual classes and programs. In addition, you MUST have a phone, laptop and or tablet (at least 2 out of 3 devices in hand)

MUST be available On-call position (for upcoming classes and programs that needs coverage)

***MUST CURRENTLY LIVE IN CHICAGO OR SUBURBS***

-Proof of certification or relative degree STRONGLY preferred but not required...YOU MUST HAVE FITNESS INSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE ON YOUR RESUME! Reference checks will be conducted.

-CPR preferred, if you don't have this you will be required to update within you 30 day hire date

-Afternoon and/or Evening and Weekend availability strongly preferred. DAYTIME AVAILABILITY IS OKAY BUT NOT PREFERRED

-Positive, professional, and reliable MUST!

-Having a vehicle is strongly preferred, but not required.

-MUST be able to follow OnCall Instructor Attendance Policy (must cover at least 3 classes within each month).

-REQUIRED Availability between 9am-2pm or 2pm-7pm or Open availability for both

NOTE: On-call is when an instructor is requested to cover or sub a class and/or program or requested to temporarily or permanently cover a reoccurring multi-week program for a specific format/s. OnCall Instructor is given a minimum of 2 hours notice of emergency sub coverage and at least 72 hrs notice of a temporary or permanent coverage of a multi-week program.

Interview and immediate hire for the right fit!

***SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY***

Work Location:

• Multiple locations
• Required to INSTRUCT VIRTUAL, HYBRID AND ONSITE

Work Remotely

• Yes virtual and in-person

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Company T-shirt
• Hybrid (Remote and Onsite)
• Team professional development opportunities and meetings
• Ability to advance in the company from OnCall Instructor to Permanent Instructor Specialist with hourly rate increase.
• Continuing training, instructor materials provided as needed

Schedule:

• Mon-Friday 9am-2pm or 2pm- 7pm (Fixed on call schedule)
• Weekend availability is a plus

COVID-19 considerations:

Participants wear masks as they choose, we provide hand sanitizer and social distancing at their own discretion

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you consent to a background check?
• Are you interested in training to teach different styles of fitness?
• Do you have a vehicle?
• Please explain your experience teaching seniors &/or children.
• What dance styles are you experienced in instructing?
• Do you currently live on the South or West side of Chicago?
• What is your weekly availability to teach classes? Please let us know if you are available between 9am-2pm or 2pm-7pm or BOTH

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• fitness instructing: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL

availability: on call position

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• After school
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)
• Dance Instructing: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• AED Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road