Head Dance Coach

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 7,200 - 8,800; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Head Dance Coach for Columbia College Athletics in Columbia, MO. You will help develop and operate the Dance Team, recruit and retain student-athletes, plan practices, supervise travel and competitions, and contribute to fundraising efforts to support the program.

You will work under the Head Spirit Coach to foster a positive student-athlete experience while upholding the mission and values of Columbia College and the Athletics Department.

Qualifications

• Experience working in collegiate athletics or a comparable athletic environment.
• Coaching, dance, or choreography experience at the high school, collegiate, or competitive level.
• Ability to recruit and mentor student athletes.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes and plan practices.
• Supervise team travel, competitions, and performances.
• Contribute to fundraising initiatives and community engagement.
• Promote a positive student-athlete experience under the Head Spirit Coach.

Skills

Collegiate athletics experience

Coaching or choreography experience

Recruit and mentor student athletes

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Head Dance Coach

Department: Athletics

Location: Columbia, MO

Type: Staff, Part-time

Pay: $8,000 stipend

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UnitedStates; visa sponsorship is not available for thisposition.

Job Summary:

The Head Dance Coach is responsible for assisting in thedevelopment and operation of the Columbia College Dance Team. Thecoach will recruit and retain qualified student-athletes, plan andconduct practices, supervise team travel and competitions, andcontribute to fundraising efforts. The Head Dance Coach will workunder the direction of the Head Spirit Coach to promote a positivestudent-athlete experience while upholding the mission and valuesof Columbia College and the Athletics Department.

• Perform job duties in accordance with Columbia College'svision, mission, and values while contributing to the success ofthe Athletics Department and Spirit Program.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of NAIA rules and maintain theintegrity of the athletic program through appropriate applicationof those rules.
• Report directly to and work collaboratively with the Head Spirit Coach in the planning and administration of the DanceTeam.
• Experience coordinating events, operations, or customerservice
• Plan, organize, and conduct team practices and skilldevelopment sessions.
• Prepare the team for athletic contests, performances,competitions, and campus events.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions,performances, and team travel.
• Assist with coordinating travel arrangements in collaborationwith the Head Spirit Coach and Athletics Department.
• Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship,leadership, academic success, and the NAIA Champions of Charactervalues.
• Assist with fundraising initiatives and community engagementactivities to support the Dance Team.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents,administrators, faculty, staff, alumni, and the public.
• Attend Athletics Department and Spirit Program meetings asrequested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Spirit Coach orDirector of Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working in collegiate athletics or a comparableathletic environment
• Previous coaching, dance, or choreography experience at thehigh school, collegiate, or competitive level.
• Ability to recruit and mentor student athletes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in collegiate athletics for 3 years ormore
• Master’s degree
• Knowledge of NAIA or collegiate athletic operations

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements describedhere are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions. Individuals seekingaccommodation should contact the Human Resources Department withoutdelay. While performing the duties of this job, the employee isregularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk, and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle orfeel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop,kneel, or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computerkeyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.

Work Conditions:

The work environment conditions describedhere are representative of those an employee encounters whileperforming the essential functions of this job. While performingthe duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outsideweather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards andphysical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certainquipment. The noise level in the work environment is usuallymild.

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of everyduty and responsibility required by the employee in theposition.

Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined byemployment status. For more information please see https://www.ccis.edu/careers.

The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upona satisfactory criminal background check. The information mayinclude, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credithistory, driving history, and criminal history of publicrecord.

Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.

Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employeeexperience for all regardless of race, color, national origin,gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. Thecollege maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall,fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.

In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) andthe Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), the Department ofCampus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Securityand Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus andvenues nationwide.

Columbia College is required to distribute this information to allcurrent and prospective employees and students. Please follow thelink below for the full report or contact Human Resources at573-875-7495 for a printed copy. http://www.ccis.edu/offices/campussafety/reportsandstats.aspx