Day Habilitation Zumba/Dance Instructor
Company: APluscare LLC
Location: East Brunswick
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Reporting Supervisor: Day
Habilitation Program Director Position Summary: The Zumba/Dance
Teacher is responsible for creating and implementing engaging and
fun Zumba/dance fitness classes. The teacher will utilize Zumba's
dance-inspired cardio workouts to help improve individuals'
physical health, coordination, social skills, and confidence in an
encouraging. environment tailored to their abilities. Duties: •
Promote healthy movement, exercise, and personal growth among our
Day Habilitations Individuals at an appropriate level based on each
individual's needs and goals. • Prepare energizing Zumba/dance
routines incorporating simple, repetitive Latin-inspired dance
moves, squats, lunges, and other aerobic exercises. • Lead classes
using cues, visual demonstration, and individual guidance to keep
students engaged and actively participating. • Adapt choreography
and pace to suit ability levels of students • Monitor students and
provide modifications to exercises to account for physical
limitations or health issues • Promote a fun, celebratory
atmosphere with upbeat music and positive reinforcement •
Collaborate with therapists and staff to track progress and set
fitness goals for each student • Maintain safe conditions and
utilize assistant to help minimize injury risks • Communicate with
caregivers to share updates on participation and progress • Stay up
to date on new Zumba/dance techniques, music, and instructor
training workshops • All other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications: • A minimum of 2 years of experience teaching
dance, fitness, or movement • 1 year or more of previous experience
with individuals with developmental disabilities, or similar
environments: or equivalent education is preferred. • Group fitness
certification, Zumba/dance license, or equivalent training strongly
preferred • Ability to choreograph fun, simple routines combining
dance and aerobic exercise • Good verbal communication and cueing
skills • Reliable and passionate about bringing joy of movement to
students • Organizational skills to plan and coordinate programs
and activities. • Flexibility to adjust teaching strategies based
on individual progress and abilities. • Must be at least 18 years
of age. Physical Demands/Working Conditions: • Appropriate level of
fitness and flexibility to run and instruct classes • Ability to
actively demonstrate moves for up to an hour at a time • Capable of
moving freely to observe students and provide hands-on guidance •
The ability to effectively communicate (orally and written) and
interact with others, including diverse, inter-disciplinary,
cross-functional teams. • The ability to read, concentrate and
learn. • Physical requirements include: sitting, standing,
kneeling, squatting, walking, exercising, high cardio tasks,
lifting in excess of 50 pounds, and crisis management techniques
including physical holds and restraints. • Excellent listening
skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals with
developmental disabilities. • Patience and emotional resilience to
handle challenging behaviors and adapt teaching methods
accordingly. • Support and maintain all corporate policies,
procedures, and quality and confidentiality standards. • Duties and
responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed to meet the
needs of the organization. Trainings: All must successfully
complete the mandatory DDD trainings: Overview of Developmental
Disabilities, Abuse and Neglect, Medication Administration, CPR &
First Aid, Agency New Hire Orientation, Agency's approved training
on handling Life-Threatening Emergencies/Danielle 's Law, and other
professionally based training deemed necessary.
Keywords: APluscare LLC, West Haven , Day Habilitation Zumba/Dance Instructor, Education / Teaching , East Brunswick, Connecticut
