Job Description

Help shape a positive and inspiring student experience as a Dance Teacher with MMU Sport - where your passion for dance can support students and help them thrive.

About us:

The Sports department of Manchester Met University works with some of the most recognisable sporting talent in the UK and we have big ambitions for our future. We're aiming to become a top 30 UK sporting university with a reputation for effectively supporting students to fulfil their sporting potential and are excited to be working with athletes who will help us achieve that.



We are gaining recognition as a performance sport institute, working with elite sporting partners in our city.



Our performance programme supports and nurtures emerging talent. We support over 70 teams across more than 50 sports at our world-class facilities. The performance programme looks to develop top-class student-centred clubs and individuals.

The role

MMU Sport are looking to recruit a Dance Teacher to help drive the success of our club forward. You will act as one of a team of coaches and work alongside the club committee to deliver effective training sessions in line with the students wants and needs.



Key responsibilities:

Plan and conduct engaging and effective training sessions Ensure the safety and well-being of all players during training.

Working pattern/hours

Coaching falls in line with the Universities academic year. All coaching contracts are for a period of 22 weeks, running from the end of September to the start of April each year.



Minimum 1.5 hours coaching a week. Training is on a Throughout the week.

Rate of pay

Dependant on experience and level of coaching qualification.

Further information:

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.



We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.



Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.



Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached for that vacancy.