Assistant Coach, Dance Team

Position Title:

Assistant Coach, Dance Team

Time Type:

Part time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

The Assistant Coach will be responsible for coaching and directing all aspects of the SJU Dance Team. The Team will perform at the Men's and Women's basketball games as well as dance team competitions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruit, instruct, and coach the student-athletes on the Dance Team

• Advise and guide the dancers into proper dance routines

• Determine individual and team strengths

• Develop strategies to maximize performance

• Ensure the appropriate safety precautions in practice, games, and travel

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities 

• Create choreography and teach routines to the dancers

• Remain current on the newest moves and dance styles being taught

• Oversee and direct out-of-season conditioning programs for the team

Minimum Qualifications - Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Previous experience coaching a dance team

• Extensive knowledge of dance routines and safety measures

• Previous experience in ballet, jazz, hip hop, pom, funk, and modern dance

Minimum Qualifications - Preferred:

• Three years of coaching experience at the Collegiate Level

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

• Position requires frequent evening and weekend hours

• May require travel

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