Children's Dance, Fitness & Entertainment Cover Instructor
Ballarat & Surrounds | Flexible School Hours | Contractor Role
Looking for flexible, fun work that fits your lifestyle?
Happy Feet Fitness is seeking an energetic, reliable Cover Instructor to support our Ballarat team by stepping in when instructors are away due to leave, illness or events.
This is a great fit for dancers, performers, fitness instructors, early childhood educators, teachers, students, or anyone who enjoys working with young children and wants variety in their week.
No two days are the same, making this ideal for someone who enjoys flexibility and stepping into different centres across the region.
What You’ll Do
- Cover structured 30-minute classes for children aged 0–5 in child care centres when our regular instructors are unavailable
- Use music, movement, dance and imaginative play
- Perform in costume and engaging children in character
- Travel to centres across Ballarat and surrounding areas
- Build positive relationships with educators and staff
Availability Requirements
You must be available at least 3 weekdays during school hours (approx. 9am–3pm).
Work is offered on an as-needed basis, with regular opportunities throughout the year but the volume of work cannot be guaranteed.
What You'll Need
- Available during school hours
- Reliable vehicle and willingness to travel across the Ballarat region
- Current Working With Children Check
- Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
- ABN (or willingness to obtain one)
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Confidence engaging groups of very young children
- Permanent Australian work rights
- Aged 18+ for insurance and supervision requirements
What We Offer
- All programs, music, props and costumes provided with no fees
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support
- Flexible school-hour work - accept or decline offers of work as they suit you
- Supportive and welcoming team culture
- Additional opportunities through events and parties
- A rewarding role helping children learn through movement and imagination
This Role Is Ideal For
- Dance and performing arts professionals
- Fitness instructors
- Early childhood educators
- Teachers and teacher aides
- Students in related fields
- Anyone confident, reliable and great with children
How to Apply
Please include:
- CV
- Short cover letter
- Your suburb
- Your weekday availability
- Relevant experience
Applications without this information may not be considered.
About Happy Feet Fitness
Happy Feet Fitness is Australia’s leading early childhood fitness and entertainment program, delivering movement-based classes to children aged 0–5 across childcare centres nationwide.
We currently reach over 32,000 children each week, creating fun, active and engaging learning experiences through music, dance and imagination.
Pay: $60.00 – $90.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a license and access to a reliable vehicle to travel between centres?
Experience:
- Working with children: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Working with Children Check (Required)
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Location:
Work Location: In person
