Dance Team Head Coach

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Job Title

Dance Team Head Coach

Agency

Tarleton State University

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Job Title

Dance Team Head Coach

Agency

Tarleton State University

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Department

Division of Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The coach will provide daily instruction to student-athletes to increase their knowledge and understanding of the sport. Provide strategic direction, leadership, and motivation to prepare student-athletes for intercollegiate competition. Plan, organize and conduct practice sessions. Educate and enforce safety rules and regulations. Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance. Educate individuals or groups in rules, strategies, techniques, and principles relevant to their particular sport. Evaluate athletes' skill level and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics. Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport. Ensure compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations for their respective sport program during games. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate.

Responsibilities:

70% COACHING/ SUPERVISION OF STUDENT ATHLETES

Develop a dance team program to include choreography, skill building, instruction on technique; Instructs student athletes on physical health, team concepts and safety. Instructs student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of their sport. Effectively communicate with team, Band Director, and Athletics staffs. Continually make the best efforts to engage the crowd and foster a positive, energetic atmosphere at home events; Work with the Graduate Assistant to supervise and delegate responsibilities.

15% PLANNING AND SCHEDULING
Plan and coordinate all try-outs for Dance team: including recruitment, advertising, physical clearance and scheduling of space; Schedule and attend try-outs and practices: ensure that space is secured on campus through Athletics; Maintain a calendar of practices and events including but not limited to the team’s presence and support at all Football, Men’s and Women’s home basketball games and applicable tournaments; Prepare the team for on-campus and school-related engagements including but not limited to Homecoming, Spirit Performances, Pep Rallies, and requested events;

10% ADMINISTRATION
Uphold the Student Code of Conduct; Maintain knowledge of, and uphold NCAA, NDA, and conference rules and regulations such as safety, certification; Work to ensure policies of the College are upheld, specific examples include anti-hazing policies (zero tolerance), medical clearance requirements (no student is to practice until cleared by Health Services after an updated physical is on file), and appropriate waiver forms; Maintain and update rosters and emergency contact information of all team members; Travel to some away games and may be required to drive campus van to venues. Texas A & M System van certification course will be required; Manage current supply inventory and work with Student Development to order new supplies. This includes warm-ups, uniforms, and poms through the appropriate purchasing guidelines; Participates in fund-raising and community relations; Exhibit appropriate budget management skills

5% OTHER DUTIES
Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Department, related to the Dance Coach position (i.e., competitions, tournaments); Safety is the responsibility of every employee; therefore all employees will be trained to perform work safely. Should you feel inadequately trained to perform a certain procedure, immediately discuss the problem with your supervisor. You will be evaluated in the area of safety practices during the annual evaluation. Working safely, following all appropriate rules and regulations for safety and the environment are a job requirement and an expectation for employment with Tarleton State University.

Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and work experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts of collegiate sports programs. Coaching experience with leading planning, including program development and innovation, program prioritization, and assessment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated expertise in the sport to achieve results. Commitment to developing a successful program with a high level of integrity. Must be detail-oriented and organized in the administration of financial matters, travel plans, schedule development and oversight of the sport program.

Preferred Qualifications
Strong background in dance, choreography, technique, and stunting.

Physical Demands Required
Repetitive movement of hands and fingers - typing and/or writing. Frequent standing, and/or sitting. Occasional walking, stooping, kneeling or crouching. Reach with hands and arms. Visually identify, observe and assess. Ability to communicate with supervisor/students/colleagues. Regular physical attendance required. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Salary is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship)

• Doctoral Educational Assistance

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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