Dance Team Assistant Coach

Coaching Responsibilities

• Provide an enthusiastic, motivated, professional example for students to follow
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Head Dance Coach regarding team activities, funding, issues and injuries
• Attend practices and performances, i.e. football and basketball games
• Affiliate with the organization of practices (some duties may be delegated to team Captains when appropriate and safe)
• Address all team issues promptly and professionally utilizing the Head Dance Coach when necessary
• Affiliate with the scheduling of facilities for practices and competitions
• Affiliate with the enforcement of the policies and procedures of the team, including those regarding tardiness, missed practices and/or games, and sportsmanship
• Affiliate with tryouts to select new members of the Dance team
• Foster University and community interest in the program
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• Current with all trends in the Dance industry

Human Relations Skills

• The ability to enthusiastically and positively promote the University and its Intercollegiate Athletics and RecSports programs is essential
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Sensitivity to the needs of students and an understanding of their overall educational goals as well of as the academic mission of the University
• Ability to conduct self in a productive, professional manner, and serve as a positive role model to students at all times
• Possess the willingness and ability to support and advance the University mission
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, ability, socio-economic background, or job type.