Temporary Employment - Assistant Dance Line Coach

Niagara University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 3,348 - 5,580; Part time

Job summary

Niagara University invites applications for a part-time assistant to support the basketball program. The role involves attending practices and games for the Men's team and select Women’s games, and providing feedback on choreography and routines.

You will work with the Head Coach on schedules, fundraising ideas, community service, and costumes for competitions and game days, and perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; minimum one year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead practices when necessary or provide feedback on team-based choreography and help sharpen routines.
• Work with Head Coach on practice and game schedules for the season.
• Knowledge of basic audio equipment for practices.
• Maintain confidentiality of information; adhere to university policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dance experience

Teaching dance

Education

Bachelor's degree

One year experience in related field

Job description

Job Summary

To help Head Coach by attending some practices and both Men's and some Women's Basketball games, as well as providing feedback to the team when needed. Helping with or providing choreography to the team at times.

Essential Duties

• Lead practices when necessary or provide feedback on team based choreography and help sharpen routines.
• Work closely with Head Coach on a practice & game schedule for the team, up to and during basketball season.
• Knowledge of basic audio equipment to for practices
• Maintain confidentiality of information (including but not limited to: student and employee personal information, student grades, etc.), both during and after their employment with the University. Any question regarding the confidentiality of material, should be referred to the supervisor. Any violation shall subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Description

50% Practice and Game attendance.

25% Choreography

25% Working with Head Coach on ideas for team for fundraising, community service, costumes for competitions and game days.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Dance experience
• Teaching dance experience a plus
• Work well with the traditional college-age student population
• Ability to work non-traditional business hours including weekends & evenings

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• include a Bachelor's degree; a minimum of one year experience in related field
• A valid New York State driver's license is required that satisfies both University and insurance company underwriting rules and regulations for driving a motor vehicle

Salary: $300 - $500