SOSA Instructor Training Course Application Form

Thank you so much for your interest in training to teach our fabulous inclusive SOSA Dance programmes.

Please complete all sections of this form in as much detail as possible.

Please be assured, all personal contact and medical information you provide will be treated with the highest level of privacy and confidentiality, in accordance with GDPR Legislation.

If you experience any technical difficulties in completing this form online, please text or call Katy Harris, Founder of SOSA, on 07715 252524.

Equal Opportunities, Inclusion & Diversity Charter

Our Equal Opportunities, Inclusion & Diversity Charter provides accessible training options for individuals who have previously experienced exclusion, discrimination, and/or a lack of training/career opportunities in the physical activity sector.

Our course material is available in a variety of formats, with adaptations and considerations to meet your personal learning needs and accessibility requirements.

We are committed to investing in PEOPLE with PASSION and PURPOSE.

We believe that in order to tackle the inactivity crisis and make a positive change… we have to ‘BE’ the change!

It is not our differences that define us. Learning to celebrate and embrace our differences..

IS THE SOSA MAGIC THAT UNITES US!!

For more information about our Equal Opportunities Community Funding Programme, please CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR SOSA DANCE CIC WEBSITE.

Personal Details & Contact Information

Please provide all personal information and contact details in the application form below.

Please do not leave any questions blank, as all fields are required. If any questions remain unanswered, you will be prevented from submitting this application form.

If any questions do not apply, please just type ‘not applicable’ in the text box provided.

Qualifications, Teaching & Work Experience

Please provide brief details of all information you consider to be relevant for this application.

Every applicant is assessed on an individual basis, on the merit of his/her overall skill-set.

Holding the relevant qualifications to meet our pre-requisite criteria, does not guarantee your application will be successful.

Your ability to represent one of our key target demographic groups, embrace the opportunity to learn new skills and adopt our unique teaching style, and demonstrate a strong purpose and vision for inclusivity, growth and sustainability for your classes, to make a positive impact to the health and wellbeing of residents in your local community.

Current Work classification (required) - CHOICES?? Individual/sole trader - Corporate/Leisure Provider - Dance School - Primary Care - Charity - Health Professional - Other(with free text box) - n/a

Are you currently teaching dance/fitness classes? YES OR NO Free text for Other (explaination)

Current and/or target participant groups? Multi-gender, Multi-cultural, Inactive, LSEG's, Weight Mgmt, GP Referral, Falls Prevention, Older Adults, Physical Disabilities, Learning Needs, Socially Isolated, Mental Health, Dementia, Other/Specific(free text)

Relevant teaching experience. Please list any teaching experience you have in delivering dance, fitness, group exercise/activity, health and wellbeing, and/or social care/support sessions.

Relevant qualifications. Please list any dance, fitness, health or social care training/CPD qualifications you have, that you consider to be relevant for this application.

Personal lived experience. Please tell us about any experience you have gained, either on a personal or professional level, of providing physical, mental, emotional and/or social care and wellbeing to others (including family/friends/others).

Personal Goals, Vision & Purpose

This section is open for you to write anything you want! It’s not a test, there are no right or wrong answers, no opinions, judgements or pre-conceptions will be formed from your answers. The purpose of capturing this information is purely for the purpose of finding out WHO YOU ARE as a person.

The most valuable skill all of our SOSA Instructors possess, is their ability to empower, motivate and inspire others. To spread positivity, care and consideration for all, and show commitment to drive change and make a real difference.

You can provide as little or as much detail as you are comfortable with, and if you would prefer not to answer, please just type ‘not applicable’ in the relevant text box.

Your personal journey/story so far. What has led you to this point in your life?

Your passion and vision. What aspirations and goals do you have for your future?

What qualities and values do you consider to be your greatest strengths?

What does the term 'inclusivity' mean to you?

What initially attracted you to SOSA, and what aspects of the programme inspired you to apply today and train to become one of our fabulous instructor family?

AVAILABILITY

Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to complete this application, we really appreciate it.

We will respond to this application within 3 working/business days.

Please confirm your preferred method of communication? EMAIL / TEXT MESSAGE / PHONE CALL

Please CONFIRM the most relevant contact information to respond to you in the next 3 working/business days (required). Please RE-TYPE your phone number or email address as appropriate.

Please advise suitable dates/days/times for you to attend a 1-1 call with Katy? Please provide as many options as possible

GDPR disclaimer with tick box to agree

PLEASE NOTE, YOU WILL BE SENT A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY READINESS QUESTIONNAIRE TO COMPLETE PRIOR TO GAINING ACCESS TO OUR TRAINING COURSE, which must be completed in full and returned to us, in compliance with Professional Health & Safety Standards.

ROBOT TEST

Availability & Confirmation

Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to complete this application, we really appreciate it.

We will respond to your application within 3 working/business days.

Please confirm your communication preferences, and your availability to attend a 1-1 Zoom/telephone call with Katy in the next 7-10 days.

Finally, please ensure your read through your answers and ensure the contact details you have provided are correct, before submitting this form.