Head Coach Dance

Drury University•Springfield, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach Dance coordinates the dance team in conjunction with the game day coordinator and teaches, coaches, advises, and mentors student-athletes. The coach administers the sport in accordance with applicable governing-body and university rules and regulations, while supporting student-athletes’ educational development and personal well-being. The role maintains a talented, well-trained squad that reflects the university and athletics department’s mission, vision, core values, and culture. The coach recruits dancers from the community and surrounding area, conducts clinics and auditions, and prepares the team for performances and competition. The role also supports game-day activities and student fan groups, monitors student-athlete academic performance, manages the program budget, coordinates fundraising, teaches life skills, and builds relationships across the university and local community. The coach maintains a professional image on dance team social media and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least two years of experience teaching and coaching dance; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Thorough knowledge of dance and a sophisticated understanding of coaching strategies.
Understanding of and commitment to the educational role of intercollegiate athletics.
Leadership skills and ability to manage team dynamics.
Budget management experience and ability to manage competition scheduling and budgets.
Ability to recruit qualified student-athletes to an academically competitive institution.
Knowledge of and commitment to applicable governing-body rules and ability to promote compliance.
Ability to handle stressful situations professionally.
Ability to work successfully with campus departments, constituency groups, and the community.
Ability to motivate and develop student-athletes academically and athletically.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Commitment to working with multicultural populations and awareness of issues affecting women, minorities, and international student-athletes.
Ability to work evening and weekend hours and travel for work-related activities.
Attention to detail, strong organization and prioritization skills, and ability to meet short-term deadlines.
Ability to fundraise and teach life skills to student-athletes.
Proficiency with appropriate computer applications, general office equipment, and software.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to perform the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodations where applicable; physical duties include sitting, using hands, talking or hearing, standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping or kneeling, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Recruit dancers in the community and surrounding area to meet roster goals; conduct clinics and auditions as needed.
Teach, coach, advise, and mentor student-athletes, including developing their dance skills and life skills.
Prepare the team for game-day performances, including pom, jazz, and hip-hop, crowd engagement, and sideline support during basketball timeouts and halftimes, as well as campus pep rallies.
Assist the game day coordinator with activities that promote a cohesive game-day experience among cheer, dance, band, and student fan groups, and assist with in-game promotions as needed.
Assist the student fan group with pregame, in-game, and postgame activities.
Lead training and practice efforts and provide a positive experience for student-athletes and fans.
Support recruitment and retention of prospective student-athletes who are admissible, good citizens, motivated to graduate, and qualified athletes.
Promote compliance with applicable governing-body and university rules and regulations.
Monitor academic performance and implement study hall, class-checking, and grade-checking programs as appropriate; partner with faculty, tutors, mentors, advisors, and university staff; and implement practice or competition limitations when needed.
Manage the program within its allocated operating budget and any supplementary funds raised.
Coordinate fundraising with athletics and advancement staff, support fundraising and promotional events, and secure donations as needed.
Support student-athlete development programming and teach skills that help student-athletes become productive citizens.
Build relationships with constituent groups and promote a positive image through community service and engagement.
Maintain positive relations with media outlets, community groups, university departments, and athletics department staff.
Maintain a professional image on dance team social media accounts and assist with posts.
Work with the game day coordinator on budget management and program organization.
Travel for work-related activities such as competitions and recruiting.
Perform other duties as assigned.