Head Coach Competitive Dance & Assistant Coach Competitive Cheer (7345)

Friends University•Wichita, KS

About The Position

Friends University is seeking to fill the Head Competitive Dance and Assistant Competitive Cheer Coach position in Wichita Kansas. The Head Competitive Dance and Assistant Competitive Cheer Coach is responsible for teaching, coaching, supervision and management of the Friends University intercollegiate competitive dance and sideline dance program as well as assisting with competitive cheer program. This includes development, execution, and assessment of plans for budget management, personnel management, recruitment, retention, and day-to-day operations of the dance program. Meet recruitment goas as established by the University. Operations include communication regarding facility needs, planning and facilitating practices and game day strategies, supervision and development of coaching staff, and collaboration with Admissions, Financial Aid, DAR, and athletic administration. Educate student athletes on theory of the sport and actual performance expectations. Support student athletes in academic success, spiritual growth and professional planning. Friends University is committed to work-life balance for its employees by offering flex work options, up to 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave per year, up to 13 1/2 paid holidays, half day Fridays June through July, up to 5% retirement matching, and free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents. Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence). The mission of the University is: Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives.

Requirements

Two to four years of coaching experience required
Bachelor's degree required
Completion of 3D Coaching Certificate or ability to complete upon hire
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are necessary
The ability to motivate and influence others is material to this position
Requires diplomacy, ability to garner trust of others and maintain confidential information
Ability to lead in an inclusive and developmental manner
This position requires strong financial management, time management and personnel management skills
The individual must possess acute understanding of sport preparation and facilitation

Nice To Haves

College coaching and recruitment experience preferred.
Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

teaching
coaching
supervision
management of the Friends University intercollegiate competitive dance and sideline dance program
assisting with competitive cheer program
development, execution, and assessment of plans for budget management, personnel management, recruitment, retention, and day-to-day operations of the dance program
Meet recruitment goas as established by the University
communication regarding facility needs
planning and facilitating practices and game day strategies
supervision and development of coaching staff
collaboration with Admissions, Financial Aid, DAR, and athletic administration
Educate student athletes on theory of the sport and actual performance expectations
Support student athletes in academic success, spiritual growth and professional planning