Head Coach Dance

Drury University•Springfield, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach Dance coordinates the dance team in conjunction with the game day coordinator and is responsible for teaching, coaching, advising, and mentoring student-athletes. The coach administers all aspects of the sport in accordance with applicable governing body and university rules and regulations, while helping student-athletes become productive citizens and supporting their educational and personal well-being. The role emphasizes the university and athletics department’s mission, vision, core values, and culture, and maintains a talented, well-trained dance squad. The coach leads recruitment, retention, practices, performances, and competition preparation; supports student-athlete academic performance and development; manages the program budget and fundraising; and builds relationships with the university and local community. Game-day duties include dance performances, crowd engagement, and sideline support at basketball games, pep rallies, and other activities. The coach also assists with the student fan group, game-day promotions, and dance team social media, and conducts clinics and auditions as needed. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience teaching and coaching dance, or an appropriate equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Evening and weekend work and work-related travel may be required. The role includes physical activities such as sitting, handling objects, talking, hearing, standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping or kneeling, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Minimum of two years of experience teaching and coaching dance.
Thorough knowledge of dance and a sophisticated understanding of coaching strategies.
Leadership skills and the ability to manage team dynamics.
Budget management experience.
Ability to recruit qualified student-athletes to an academically competitive institution.
Knowledge of and commitment to applicable governing body rules and the ability to promote compliance.
Ability to motivate and develop student-athletes academically and athletically.
Ability to handle stressful situations professionally.
Ability to work successfully with campus departments, constituent groups, and the community.
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, including competitions and recruiting.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize workloads and meet short-term deadlines.
Ability to manage competition scheduling and budgets, 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.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the dance team in conjunction with the game day coordinator.
Teach, coach, advise, and mentor student-athletes, including teaching life skills and supporting their educational and personal development.
Recruit and retain qualified dancers, conduct dance clinics and auditions, and work toward the required roster size.
Lead dance training and prepare the team for practices, competitions, and game-day performances, including pom, jazz, and hip-hop routines.
Support game-day activities and in-game promotions that foster a cohesive experience among cheer, dance, band, and student fan groups.
Assist the student fan group with pregame, in-game, and postgame activities.
Monitor student-athlete academic performance and implement appropriate academic support, study hall, class-checking, and grade-checking programs in partnership with university personnel.
Promote compliance with governing body and university rules and regulations.
Manage the program budget within university allocations and funds raised to supplement the budget.
Collaborate with athletics and advancement staff on fundraising and promotional events, and secure donations as needed.
Build relationships with university and community constituents and participate in community service activities to promote a positive image of the program and university.
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 posting.
Perform other duties as assigned.