TITLE: Head Dance Coach (Club Sport)
FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Salary)
JOB STATUS: Part-Time
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Recreational Activity & Camps
PRIMARY PURPOSE/POSITION SUMMARY:
The Head Dance Coach is a part-time position in the Department of Athletics. The position reports to the Coordinator of Recreational Activity & Camps. The Head Dance Coach is sensitive to the needs of a diverse student body and is committed to assisting the Department of Athletics in enhancing and supporting the student development experience consistent with the mission of a Sinsinawa Dominican Catholic liberal arts university.
EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES:
As a diverse, Catholic HIS (Hispanic-Serving Institution), we center access, belonging, and equity minded perspectives. We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate effective engagement in an environment where colleagues and students come from many backgrounds and identities. A successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to relationship-centered service and leadership reflective of the Dominican mission.
JOB COMPONENTS/PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Head Dance Coach is responsible for, but not limited to:
- Adhering to conference, NCAA, Title IX, Department of Athletics and University rules and regulations;
- Directing and supervising the assistant coaching staff;
- Identifying and recruiting academically and athletically qualified prospective club student- athletes to maintain the roster range;
- Managing the operating budget and agency account;
- Developing the events and contest schedule;
- Monitoring the student-athletes' academic performance;
- Coordinating team travel and meals;
- Coordinating team transportation needs with the appropriate Department of Athletics staff;
- Coordinating the purchase, distribution, collection and inventory of team uniforms, equipment and supplies;
- Coordinating team fundraising:
- Accepting and fulfilling other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong leadership and collaborative abilities
- Proficiency witl1 NCAA Rules and Regulations
- Ability to thrive in a diverse and growing environment
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree
- Previous college coaching experience preferred
- Ability to multitask effectively and strong attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Competence with computer skills
A background screening is required.
EEO Statement
Dominican University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to the goal of building an equity-centered faculty and staff committed to teaching, working, and learning in a multicultural environment. Dominican University believes that justice, equity, and inclusion are critical to our growth and development and seek to recruit, develop, and retain from a diverse pool of applicants who bring varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@dom.edu for assistance.