Dance Team Coach

Overview

Reports to:

Director of Athletics

10-month assignment

General Function:
Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Dance Team Coach is responsible for the management and administration of all activities related to Dance, and the College Mascot, and exercises direct supervision of recruiting, training, and coaching student-athletes participating in these activities. The Dance Team Coach supports spectator and student engagement during athletic contests by assisting with designing and implementing programs that incorporate school spirit activation in new or long-standing College events and activities.

At William Jewell College, co-curricular activities are a meaningful part of a student’s educational experience, and all staff are committed to supporting academic excellence and graduation by monitoring students’ academic progress, well-being, and class attendance. The Dance Team Coach is responsible for compliance with policies and procedures as well as all applicable bylaws of the governing body of the sport, compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations, and Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) rules, and all College policies and procedures.

The role models appropriate conduct toward officials, spectators, and athletes and is committed to equity and inclusion in all activities.

• Develop and implement strategy while managing a Dance Team scholarship budget in coordination with the Office of Financial Aid and the Office of Admission to evaluate talent, recruit and retain Dance Team members to meet roster and performance targets set in collaboration with the Director.
• Develop and manage team operations and budget including coaching/choreography, equipment, travel, meals, uniforms, supplies, and various other training and performance logistics to ensure a consistent, high quality professional Dance Team member experience and presence at campus events. Operational duties include but are not limited to:
• Developing a regular practice/rehearsal schedule to provide individual and team development for cheer and dance.
• Evaluating students’ skills and reviewing performance at practice or events to determine needs for individual or team improvement and adjusting coaching techniques as necessary based on the strengths and weaknesses of the team.
• Monitoring the use of equipment to ensure safe and proper use and following established procedures in the event of injury.
• Driving vans to transport the team when appropriate.
• Plan, promote and conduct camps, clinics, and/or lessons to generate awareness of William Jewell College and the Dance Team program while generating revenue to assist in underwriting Dance Team activities.
• Organize and conduct spirit activation in collaboration with the Department of Athletics and the Dance Team or Athletic Band, Student Life, Office of Marketing, and the Office of Advancement to ensure students and attendees are engaged and entertained at community, campus, and athletic events. Spirit activation includes designing and implementing fan experiences at athletic contests and campus events, ensuring the College has presence in the community through Dance Team engagements, and assisting other units with planning to incorporate brand affinity building into events.

• Experience as a coach or athlete in a collegiate level Dance/Spirit program. Preference given to candidates with head coach experience.
• Bachelor’s degree. Preference given to candidates with degrees or experience in marketing, project management, event planning or physical education.
• Ability to work effectively to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, alumni and College staff.
• Organizational skills and ability to clearly explain cheer and dance skills to students.
• Must possess a sufficient knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques for cheer and dance.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Have, or be willing to obtain, a Missouri Class E Driver’s License.

Normal office environment as well as indoor and outdoor athletics facilities. Some travel required. Evening and weekend work required. Physically able to lift 25 pounds and attend practice and competitive sessions indoors and outdoors.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.