Assistant Dance Coach for Competitive Dance Team

Multnomah Athletic Club; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Facility access

Free parking

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts on services and meals

Job summary

Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, OR seeks an Assistant Dance Coach to support the Head Dance Coach in instruction, rehearsals, and dancer development across competitive levels. You will help foster a high-quality dance experience, coordinating rehearsals, performances, and communications with families and staff.

The role emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and a strong commitment to youth development while ensuring safety, dress-code adherence, and event planning support within MAC’s

Qualifications

• Experience in competitive, professional, or comparable dance coaching.
• Knowledge of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, and Contemporary dance techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication with staff, members, parents, and dancers.
• Ability to motivate and develop young dancers through discipline, encouragement, and sensitivity.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and professional approach to youth development and dance instruction.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Dance Coach with the supervision and instruction of Company dancers at all competitive levels.
• Follow rehearsal schedules established by the Head Dance Coach.
• Support and enforce Company expectations related to dress code, behavior, and professionalism.
• Attend Company competitions, performances, auditions, meetings, and events as assigned.
• Promote a positive, safe, and professional dance experience for dancers, members, parents, and staff.
• Assist with planning and organizing competitions, performances, and special events.
• Support administrative functions, including scheduling, TeamSnap communications, posting music and rehearsal materials, auditions, and parent communications.
• Ensure dancers representing the MAC follow the Athletic Code of Conduct and Company Dancer Agreement.
• Maintain regular communication through voicemail, text, email, and TeamSnap and respond in a timely manner.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe studio environment.
• Participate in department, club, and professional development training opportunities.
• Collaborate effectively with the Head Dance Coach and Dance Department staff to support program goals.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Dance coaching

Dance techniques

Team collaboration

Communication

Youth development

Professional demeanor

Job description

Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, OR seeks an Assistant Dance Coach to support the Head Dance Coach in instruction, rehearsals, and dancer development across competitive levels. You will help foster a high-quality dance experience, coordinating rehearsals, performances, and communications with families and staff.

The role emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and a strong commitment to youth development while ensuring safety, dress-code adherence, and event planning support within MAC’s