Head Dance Coach

Head Dance Coach (Part-Time)

Blackburn College | Carlinville, Illinois

Blackburn College is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Head Dance Coach to establish and lead our brand-new Dance Team! This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about dance, enjoys mentoring students, and is eager to build a successful program from the ground up.

The Head Dance Coach will play an important role in shaping the team's identity, recruiting talented student-athletes, and creating a positive and supportive environment where students can grow both personally and athletically. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, strong leadership skills, and a vision for developing a dance program that enhances campus spirit and student engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and lead Blackburn College's new Dance Team.

• Plan and conduct practices, training sessions, and performances that promote skill development, teamwork, and confidence.

• Recruit, retain, and mentor student-athletes while encouraging academic success and personal growth.

• Coordinate team schedules, performances, and other program activities.

• Oversee day-to-day program operations, including budget management and compliance with applicable college policies and regulations.

• Build positive relationships with students, campus departments, alumni, and the surrounding community.

• Promote the Dance Team through campus events, community outreach, fundraising, and social media.

Head Dance Coach (Part-Time)

Blackburn College | Carlinville, Illinois

Blackburn College is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Head Dance Coach to establish and lead our brand-new Dance Team! This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about dance, enjoys mentoring students, and is eager to build a successful program from the ground up.

The Head Dance Coach will play an important role in shaping the team's identity, recruiting talented student-athletes, and creating a positive and supportive environment where students can grow both personally and athletically. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, strong leadership skills, and a vision for developing a dance program that enhances campus spirit and student engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and lead Blackburn College's new Dance Team.

• Plan and conduct practices, training sessions, and performances that promote skill development, teamwork, and confidence.

• Recruit, retain, and mentor student-athletes while encouraging academic success and personal growth.

• Coordinate team schedules, performances, and other program activities.

• Oversee day-to-day program operations, including budget management and compliance with applicable college policies and regulations.

• Build positive relationships with students, campus departments, alumni, and the surrounding community.

• Promote the Dance Team through campus events, community outreach, fundraising, and social media.

• Foster a welcoming, supportive, and team-oriented environment that encourages student participation and success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Previous dance experience, including participation, instruction, or coaching at the high school, club, or collegiate level.

• Previous coaching or leadership experience preferred.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to motivate, mentor, and build positive relationships with students.

• Creativity, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in developing a new collegiate dance program.

• Availability to work evenings and weekends, with occasional travel as needed.

Compensation: $10,000.00 - $15,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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