Seasonal JV Dance Coach — Grow Dancers & Team

The Episcopal Academy; Newtown Square (Delaware County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Episcopal Academy, located just outside Philadelphia in Newtown Square, PA, seeks a Seasonal JV Dance Coach to lead the JV Dance Team and support the Upper School Dance Program. This part-time role emphasizes building technique, teamwork, and confidence among developing dancers.

Reporting to the Theatre Department Chair and collaborating with the Head Dance Coach, you will design age-appropriate practices, choreograph pieces, and supervise performances while fostering a positive team

Qualifications

• A passion for coaching Upper School students and belief in the potential of every dancer.
• Experience teaching or coaching dance with students of varying experience levels and abilities.
• Comfort teaching and choreographing in jazz, hip hop, contemporary, modern, and ballet.
• Ability to design engaging, age-appropriate practices balancing skill development, conditioning, choreography, and team building.
• Ability to give clear, constructive feedback while holding high expectations and encouraging growth.
• Collaborative, organized, and dependable approach to working with colleagues and families.
• Familiarity with or interest in dance within a school athletics and performing arts program.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead JV Dance Team practices and rehearsals, teaching foundational and intermediate technique.
• Develop dancers' strength, flexibility, coordination, musicality, performance quality, and ensemble awareness.
• Choreograph select pieces for performances and school events in collaboration with the Head Dance Coach.
• Partner with the Head Dance Coach on choreography and expectations to connect JV and Varsity programs.
• Foster a team culture that values effort, commitment, sportsmanship, and support for teammates.
• Supervise students during practices and events, coordinating with the athletic trainer as needed.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues and attend performances and events.

Skills

Dance coaching

Team leadership

Choreography

Feedback skills

Job description

The Episcopal Academy, located just outside Philadelphia in Newtown Square, PA, seeks a Seasonal JV Dance Coach to lead the JV Dance Team and support the Upper School Dance Program. This part-time role emphasizes building technique, teamwork, and confidence among developing dancers.

Reporting to the Theatre Department Chair and collaborating with the Head Dance Coach, you will design age-appropriate practices, choreograph pieces, and supervise performances while fostering a positive team