Part-Time Dance Team Coach

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Missouri State University in Springfield seeks a Part-Time Dance Team Coach to lead and develop the JFORCE team on campus. The coach will oversee practices, choreograph advanced routines, manage team dynamics, and foster a positive, disciplined environment for student-athletes.

The ideal candidate has prior coaching experience with youth or collegiate teams, strong communication, and a commitment to inclusive leadership.

Qualifications

• Prior working or leadership experience with youth or high school-aged teams or collegiate dance teams.
• Experience in a coaching role.
• Collegiate-level Pom experience or Elite High School dance team experience.
• At least 10 years of technical dance training.
• Strong background in choreography and technical dance training.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor student-athletes.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to enforce team and school policies while maintaining a positive environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on major team decisions with school leadership.
• Plan and lead practices, technique classes, conditioning sessions, and choreography rehearsals.
• Choreograph or coordinate Pom, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Game Day routines.
• Attend school performances, pep rallies, games, and showcases where JFORCE is performing.
• Travel with the team to scheduled performances and camps, including national competitions when applicable.
• Enforce team policies and uphold safety and conduct standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring student-athletes

Professional conduct

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma

CPR / First Aid certification

UDA / Varsity Coaches Certificate

Job description

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Part-Time Dance Team Coach

Work Location

Work Location Springfield Campus

Out-of-State Employment

Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.

Department

Pay Grade

Pay Grade Unclassified

Proposed Salary

Proposed Salary Commensurate with experience

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a part-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

General Function

The Greenwood JFORCE Dance Team Coach is responsible for leading, organizing, and developing a high-performing and spirited dance team. This role includes overseeing practices, choreographing advanced routines, managing team dynamics, and fostering a positive, disciplined, and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about dance, leadership, and student development

Description of Primary Duties

• Collaborate on Key Decisions
  • Work directly with the team/school leadership on all major team decisions.
  • Coordinate with leadership on practice and performance schedules, competition decisions, events, choreography direction, and team rules.
  • Attend leadership meetings as requested.
  • Collaborate with the team/school leadership to set goals and manage the overall direction of the dance program.
• Provide Technical Instruction
  • Plan and lead all practices, technique classes, conditioning sessions and choreography rehearsals
  • Choreograph or coordinate Pom, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Game Day routines
  • Clean and refine routines choreographed by outside instructors
  • Conduct conditioning and pre-season training sessions, including summer camps and any pre-season training.
  • Obtain and maintain a coaching certification through the Universal Dance Association ( UDA )
• Attend & Supervise All Team Events
  • Attend all school performances, pep rallies, games, assemblies, spirit events, and showcases where JForce is performing
  • Supervise and guide dancers at all events where JFORCE represents the school
  • Travel with the team to all scheduled performances and camps, including the Blue & Gold Tournament (held after Christmas, a 4-day event)
  • Travel with the team to regional and national competitions, when applicable (Nationals participation is not guaranteed annually and will be determined by the team/school leadership, in collaboration with the Coach
  • Take lead responsibility for competition logistics, including music, registration, paperwork, and communications
• Attend Celebrations and Speak on Behalf of the Team
  • Attend the Team Christmas Party and End-of-Season Banquet
  • Attend the Greenwood Sports Banquet each spring
  • Speak on behalf of the team, providing a recap of the year’s accomplishments and experiences
  • Attend team bonding events to foster community
• Foster a Positive Team Culture
  • Build relationships that are encouraging, inclusive, and team-focused among dancers
  • Promote kindness, sportsmanship, teamwork, and mutual respect
  • Address conflicts fairly, constructively, and professionally
  • Set clear expectations around attendance, conduct and personal effort
• Demonstrate Professional Conduct
  • Communicate respectfully and clearly with dancers, parents, leadership, and school administration
  • Always maintain confidentiality and professionalism
  • Represent JFORCE in alignment with its mission and core values
• Uphold a Supportive and Safe Environment
  • Monitor dancers’ physical and emotional well-being
  • Foster collaboration, team identity, confidence, and personal growth
• Oversee Tryouts and Informational Meetings
  • Organize and lead annual team tryouts, including judge selection and preparation of materials
  • Host the JFORCE Informational Meeting for new and returning dancers
  • Communicate team expectations, tryout requirements, and the selection process
• Follow and Enforce JFORCE Rules & Regulations
  • Understand, enforce, and uphold all team policies consistently
  • Collaborate with leadership on disciplinary action when necessary
  • Ensure high and equal application of rules for all team members
• Children at Team Events Policy
  • Coaches are asked not to bring their children to practices, to maintain focus and professionalism
  • Children may attend games, performances, and competitions, if they do not interfere with coaching responsibilities or team focus
  • Children must be supervised by an adult not affiliated with the team
  • If a child causes a disruption, the coach is responsible for addressing it appropriately
• Communication & Scheduling
  • Coordinate the team’s practice, performance, and event schedule in collaboration with the team/school leadership
  • Utilize school approved calendar system to share and maintain the team schedule
  • Communicate updates via school approved communication channels
  • Maintain clear, consistent, and professional communication
• Practice Supervision and Athlete Safety
  • Consistently arrive early to practices and performances and stay until all athletes have been safely picked up, ensuring no one is left unattended

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Prior working or leadership experience with youth or high school-aged teams or collegiate dance teams
• Experience in a coaching role
• Collegiate-level Pom experience or Elite High School dance team experience
• At least 10 years of technical dance training
• High School Diploma required
• Strong background in choreography and technical dance training
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor student-athletes
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Ability to enforce team and school policies while maintaining a positive environment
• CPR /First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Must pass required school/district background checks
• Self-starter, able to complete assignments on time
• Understanding of UDA , their guidelines, competition rules, and structure.
• Professional approach and attitude.
• UDA /Varsity Coaches Certificate

Additional Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience competing or coaching in a competitive dance circuit ( UDA , NDA , etc.)
• Previous experience with team management, fundraising, and event coordination
• Knowledge of safety protocols and physical conditioning for dancers

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [e-mail] , 417-836-4252.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.