Head Dance Coach

Blackburn College • Carlinville, IL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Blackburn College seeks an enthusiastic and motivated Head Dance Coach to establish and lead its new Dance Team. The coach will shape the team's identity, recruit student-athletes, and build a positive, supportive environment where students can develop personally and athletically. The role calls for creativity, leadership, and a vision for a dance program that strengthens campus spirit and student engagement.

The Head Dance Coach plans and conducts practices, training sessions, and performances; mentors student-athletes while encouraging academic success and personal growth; and coordinates team schedules and program activities. The coach also oversees daily program operations, including budget management and compliance with college policies and regulations, and promotes the team through campus events, community outreach, fundraising, and social media.

Blackburn College is a four-year liberal arts college in Carlinville, Illinois, known for its student-managed Work Program. The college describes its campus as student-centered and community-oriented, with a commitment to accessible, high-quality education and student development.

Requirements

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and build positive relationships with students.
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in developing a new collegiate dance program.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends, with occasional travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous dance experience, including participation, instruction, or coaching at the high school, club, or collegiate level.
• Previous coaching or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and lead Blackburn College's new Dance Team.
• Plan and conduct practices, training sessions, and performances that promote skill development, teamwork, and confidence.
• Recruit, retain, and mentor student-athletes while encouraging academic success and personal growth.
• Coordinate team schedules, performances, and other program activities.
• Oversee day-to-day program operations, including budget management and compliance with applicable college policies and regulations.
• Build positive relationships with students, campus departments, alumni, and the surrounding community.
• Promote the Dance Team through campus events, community outreach, fundraising, and social media.
• Foster a welcoming, supportive, and team-oriented environment that encourages student participation and success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed