Intermittent Worker (Assistant Dance Coach)

Mississippi State University • Starkville, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the Mississippi State Dance Team by assisting with practices, choreography, game day performances, competition preparation, recruitment clinics, camps, and related program operations. Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Demonstrates sensitivity.
• Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules.
• Ability to work irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, organization, and execution of Mississippi State Dance Team practices, rehearsals, performances, and related team activities.
• Support the development of dance team members through instruction, feedback, skill development, conditioning, and performance preparation.
• Assist with choreography, routine development, music preparation, and performance staging for athletic events, appearances, and competitions.
• Support game day operations and responsibilities, including preparation, team organization, sideline or performance coordination, and other duties related to athletic event appearances.
• Assist with preparation for national competitions, including practice support, routine cleaning, performance evaluation, and competition logistics.
• Help ensure dance team members represent Mississippi State University with professionalism, sportsmanship, and adherence to program expectations.
• Assist with recruitment clinics, tryouts, and other recruiting-related activities designed to identify and engage prospective dance team members.
• Support summer camp operations, including planning assistance, instruction, supervision, and coordination of camp-related activities.
• Assist with team travel, appearances, community engagement, and other assigned events, as needed.
• Contribute to social media content and promotional efforts that support the visibility, brand, culture, and accomplishments of the Mississippi State Dance Team.
• Work collaboratively with the Head Dance Coach, spirit program staff, athletics staff, and other stakeholders to support the goals and operations of the dance team program.
• Ensure assigned responsibilities are carried out in accordance with University, departmental, and applicable spirit program policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level