Assistant Coach, Competitive Dance

Gannon University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannon University in Erie, PA seeks an Assistant Coach for Competitive Dance to support the Head Coach in all aspects of the Competitive Cheer & Dance program. The role is full-time, 12-month, and focuses on developing dancers and coordinating year-round training.

Responsibilities include recruiting, training, safety compliance, choreography, and assisting with camps, clinics, and administrative tasks to promote the University’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Competitive collegiate and/or performance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Recruits quality academic students who are also competitive student-athletes.
• Trains, strengthens, and develops all dance student-athletes on a year-round schedule under the direction of the Head Coach.
• Learns, understands, and complies with NDA safety rules, AACCA rules, and Gannon University regulations.
• Promotes and represents the University whenever possible.
• Assists in the development of a year-round strength and conditioning program for the team.
• Assists with administrative tasks related to the Competitive Cheer & Dance program as requested by the Head Coach.
• Supports development of camps and clinics.
• Provides high-level instruction in hip hop, pom, jazz, and gameday; may include choreography.
• Teaches advanced tricks, turns, leaps, and specialty skills safely and with proper technique.

Skills

Communication skills

Dance instruction

Choreography

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The Assistant Coach for Competitive Dance is a full‑time, 12 month position and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the Gannon University Competitive Cheer & Dance program, with a primary focus on supporting competitive dance. The program competes at the intercollegiate II level and attends the NCA & NDA Collegiate National Championship annually. Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Recruits quality academic students who are also competitive student‑athletes.
2. Trains, strengthens, and develops all dance student‑athletes on a year‑round schedule, under the direction of the Head Coach. Assists with these functions for all student‑athletes at the request of the Head Coach.
3. Learns, understands, and complies with all NDA safety rules (dance), AACCA rules (cheer), and Gannon University regulations.
4. Promotes and represents the University whenever possible.
5. Assists in the development and implementation of a year‑round strength and conditioning program for the team.
6. Assists with administrative tasks related to the Competitive Cheer & Dance program as requested by the Head Coach.
7. Assists in the development and implementation of camps and clinics.
8. Provides high level instruction in the following styles of dance: hip hop, pom, jazz, and gameday. May include choreography.
9. Teaches advanced tricks, turns, leaps, and specialty skills safely and with proper technique.
10. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements of the job.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience: Competitive collegiate and/or performance experience.

Skills: Must have excellent communication skills and technical knowledge of sport‑specific skills identified above for dance, combined with the ability to effectively teach and coach them.

Licenses and Certifications: A valid driver’s license in good standing. Per Gannon’s Institutional Policy Manual there can be no suspensions on the Motor Vehicle Record for 5 years prior to being hired. Must successfully complete the required safety courses for USA Cheer/ USA Dance. AED / CPR / First Aid Certified.

University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master’s degree.

Experience: Collegiate coaching experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy athletic team schedule.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy University setting. The work schedule will vary with heavier emphasis September through April.

Exempt Status: Exempt

Position Classification: Professional

Position Type: Staff

Employment Status: Full‑Time

Position Length: 12M

Hours per Week: varies

Work Schedule: varies

Shift: Other

DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Erie, Pennsylvania Campus
109 University Square
Erie, Pennsylvania 16541
1-800-GANNON-U or 814-871-7000

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105 Commercial Center Dr.
Ruskin, Florida 33573
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