Competitive Dance Coach

About the role

The University of North Texas at Dallas seeks a dynamic, creative, and student-focused leader to serve as the Dance Coach. This position offers the opportunity to build and lead a competitive and high-energy dance program that enhances school spirit, supports athletic events, and competes within the National Association of Intercolleague Athletics (NAIA) framework.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and retain talented, diverse student-athletes who align with the mission and academic standards of UNT Dallas.
• Organize tryouts, clinics, and outreach initiatives to grow the program.
• Build relationships with high school, club, and community dance programs.
• Monitor and support academic progress and degree completion.
• Serve as a mentor and role model, promoting leadership, professionalism, and personal growth.
• Encourage involvement in campus life and community engagement.
• Ensure full compliance with NAIA, university, and Title IX regulations.
• Manage program budget, equipment, uniforms, and inventory.
• Collaborate with athletic training staff to support the health and safety of student-athletes.
• Promote the Dance Program through community outreach, social media, and campus engagement.
• Partner with Athletics Marketing and Communications to enhance game-day atmosphere and program visibility.
• Assist with fundraising initiatives, sponsorship development, and donor engagement efforts.
• Attend athletics staff meetings and contribute to department-wide initiatives.
• Maintain strong communication with university staff, faculty, and administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Dance, Performing Arts, Sports Management, or related field preferred) or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience coaching, choreographing, or performing competitive dance at the high school, collegiate, or advanced club level.
• Experience building or growing a dance or spirit program preferred.
• Familiarity with NAIA, NDA, or similar competitive dance organizations is a plus.
• Strong background in multiple dance styles (e.g., pom, jazz, hip hop, contemporary).
• Ability to choreograph and teach high-level routines for performance and competition.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit, mentor, and develop student-athletes.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Dance, Performing Arts, Sports Management, or related field preferred) or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong background in multiple dance styles (e.g., pom, jazz, hip hop, contemporary).
• Ability to choreograph and teach high-level routines for performance and competition.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit, mentor, and develop student-athletes.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.

Skills

• Strong background in multiple dance styles (e.g., pom, jazz, hip hop, contemporary).
• Ability to choreograph and teach high-level routines for performance and competition.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit, mentor, and develop student-athletes.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.

Benefits

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Pay

Stipend

Schedule

19 hours per week. Schedule based on coaches' discretion