Fitness Instructor – Movement & Dance

Overview

Join Miraval The Red Sea as a Fitness Instructor specializing in Movement and Dance, where you'll bring vitality and mindful movement to guests through dynamic fitness and dance sessions. This role focuses on creating transformative, enriching experiences by blending fitness with artistic dance expression to promote well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct diverse dance-focused classes including Zumba, Ballroom, Latin, contemporary, barre, intuitive dance, cardio dance, and mindful movement suitable for various fitness levels.
• Design programs that fuse cardiovascular fitness, strength training, flexibility, and expressive dance to engage guests holistically.
• Lead personalized training targeting dance conditioning, mobility, and fitness improvement using breathwork and body awareness techniques.
• Develop innovative workshops combining dance with mindfulness, cultural themes, or emotional release.
• Collaborate with wellness, spa, and fitness teams to integrate dance with complementary modalities like sound healing and movement meditation.
• Maintain studio cleanliness and ambiance, ensure equipment functionality, and uphold safety and cultural standards aligned with Saudi Arabia’s wellness policies.
• Promote paid private sessions, group classes, and wellness programs, cross-selling services and retail products with genuine guest engagement.
• Conduct routine safety checks on fitness equipment, report hazards promptly, and ensure sessions comply with health and sanitation regulations.
• Mentor colleagues, participate in professional development, and contribute to retreat programming and special events.
• Assist marketing efforts by creating content and representing the brand at wellness events and online platforms.

Qualifications

• Certification in Group Fitness Instruction, Dance Fitness (e.g., Zumba, Barre, Latin, Ballroom), and/or Personal Training (ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM, or equivalent).
• At least one year of experience teaching dance-based fitness classes within wellness retreats, resorts, or studio environments.
• Strong proficiency in one or multiple dance styles such as Latin, contemporary, ballet, African, ballroom, hip-hop, or cultural dances.
• Additional certifications in Yoga, Barre, Functional Training, Somatics, or comparable disciplines are highly desirable.
• Experience integrating mindfulness, somatic practices, or breathwork into sessions.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an asset.

Skills & Abilities

• Energetic and inspiring presence with the ability to lead private and group sessions confidently and inclusively.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to create safe, welcoming environments for diverse guests.
• Excellent interpersonal and storytelling ability to motivate emotional and physical engagement through music and movement.
• Skillful in curating music playlists and crafting class atmospheres that reflect Miraval’s tranquil yet uplifting spirit.
• Highly organized, reliable, and flexible with scheduling and program designs.