North Texas Assistant Dance Coach
- Employer
- University of North Texas
- Location
- Denton, TX
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Athletics
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
POSITION INFORMATION
Requisition Number
154401
Job Title
North Texas Assistant Dance Coach
Official Title
Non-Student Hourly
Position Number
00000000
Department
Student Affairs-Gen - 160000
Location
Denton
Is this an internal posting only?
No
Work Schedule
Varies; some weekends and evenings
Department Overview
One of the goals of the Student Activities Center is to help students get connected and involved on campus, to maximize their collegiate experience. Through a variety of events, services, and resources, the office provides students and student organizations with opportunities to connect to the university and to other students. Student Activities promotes a sense of community and loyalty to the University while serving to enhance the social, intellectual, and developmental growth of students as individuals or as members of organizations. It does this through three main areas: campus-wide events and traditions; off-campus student services; and student organization services.
Job Description
Student Activities at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a North Texas Dance Coach to join our team.
This position is responsible for assisting the Spirit Group Coach with the instruction, direction, and safety of the University of North Texas Cheerleading or Dance program. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Student Activities for Spirit/Traditions and Risk Management within the Student Activities Center and Spirit Group Coach. The position requires non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and occasional travel.Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
* Assist the Spirit Group Coach in the management, administration, and instruction of the cheerleading or dance program in accordance with the University of North Texas, Conference USA, NCAA, and AACCA or competitive dance rules and regulations.
* Assist with the instruction of cheerleading or dance student-athletes in the proper techniques of competitive dance or cheerleading, including tumbling, stunting, spotting, etc.
* Assist the Spirit Group Coach with the planning, coordination, and providing instruction for tryouts, practices, conditioning, preparatory clinics, and performances at football games, basketball games, camps, competitions, and assigned events.
* Assist in ensuring emphasis on safety and welfare of student-athletes during instructional activities (e.g., practices, tryout preparatory clinics), tryouts, performances, and competitions.
* Recruit and correspond with potential student-athletes of high character and integrity to participate in the cheerleading or dance program.
* Attend practices, football games, basketball games, Conference USA basketball tournament, bowl games, assigned events and performances, preparatory clinics, tryouts, camps, and competitions, at the discretion of Spirit Group Coach.
* Coordinate cheerleader or dancer appearances and communicate any issues to the Assistant Director of Spirit/Traditions and Risk Management.
* Work in collaboration with administration to enhance and support university traditions, spirit-building events, and the game-week/day atmosphere for all home football games, men's and women's basketball, and other athletic events as needed.
* Develop and maintain relationships with other spirit group personnel to foster an atmosphere of collaboration and camaraderie between spirit groups, and with student-athlete family and alumni to promote program involvement.
* Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two years collegiate dance participant experience.
* Excellent management, organizational, and communication skills, as well as familiarity with current trends in dance performance and safety, are essential.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter with their online application.
Is this a security sensitive position?
Yes
Driving a University Vehicle?
Yes
Job Open Date
10-10-2018
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Pay Rate
$8.70
Pay Basis
Hourly
Job Type
Permanent Hourly
Quicklink for Posting
jobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65327
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Organization
Working at University of North Texas
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