Head Dance Coach

Summary

The Head Dance Coach is responsible for providing assistance to the Coordinator of the Spirit Programs and Head Cheer Coach as it relates to recruitment, administration, instruction and training of the dance team, which will perform at BGSU volleyball, football, and basketball games, competitions, campus and community events throughout the year. Additionally, the Head Dance Coach provides support to the Coordinator in the administration of the BGSU Spirit Program.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Coordinator of the Spirit Programs in all phases of the BGSU Dance program including but not limited to, recruiting the best possible student athletes, organizing practices and games, scheduling, supervision of academic progress, public relations, and compliance with University and Cheer rules.
• Organize, implement and conduct practice, training, and workout procedures for the development and improvement of individual and team skills based.
• Maintain appropriate records; prepare monitoring reports documenting practice activities and skills progression.
• Organize and plan progressive dance practices and performances.
• Foster student success by maintaining contact with student services, individual faculty members and athletes to insure academic progress and reasonable graduation rates.
• Develop and maintain of a code of discipline and behavior in agreement with the Coordinator of the Spirit Programs and Head Cheerleading Coach. This includes informing student participants of their rights and responsibilities related to continued participation in the dance program and in the classroom.
• Engage in fund raising activities.
• Prepare and instruct program participants for the Nationals routine in years when the team receives a Nationals bid.
• Other duties as assigned

Summary

The Head Dance Coach is responsible for providing assistance to the Coordinator of the Spirit Programs and Head Cheer Coach as it relates to recruitment, administration, instruction and training of the dance team, which will perform at BGSU volleyball, football, and basketball games, competitions, campus and community events throughout the year. Additionally, the Head Dance Coach provides support to the Coordinator in the administration of the BGSU Spirit Program.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Coordinator of the Spirit Programs in all phases of the BGSU Dance program including but not limited to, recruiting the best possible student athletes, organizing practices and games, scheduling, supervision of academic progress, public relations, and compliance with University and Cheer rules.
• Organize, implement and conduct practice, training, and workout procedures for the development and improvement of individual and team skills based.
• Maintain appropriate records; prepare monitoring reports documenting practice activities and skills progression.
• Organize and plan progressive dance practices and performances.
• Foster student success by maintaining contact with student services, individual faculty members and athletes to insure academic progress and reasonable graduation rates.
• Develop and maintain of a code of discipline and behavior in agreement with the Coordinator of the Spirit Programs and Head Cheerleading Coach. This includes informing student participants of their rights and responsibilities related to continued participation in the dance program and in the classroom.
• Engage in fund raising activities.
• Prepare and instruct program participants for the Nationals routine in years when the team receives a Nationals bid.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor's Degree. Degree must be conferred at time of application

The following Experience is required:

• 1 year dance Coaching experience
• 1 year experience in teaching or working with students

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of dance skills, techniques, and choreography in a collegiate environment
• Ability to work effectively and establish and maintain relationships with students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, athletes, coaches, administration, and others
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of UDA rules and regulations
• Experience in public relations and fundraising
• Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Evidence of organizational skills, including the ability to organize tasks, set and accomplish priorities and goals, and evaluate continuous progress toward goals
• Aptitude in directing activities of others and large groups to accomplish a goal
• Ability to demonstrate and clearly explain dance skills to student athletes
• Evidence of strong administrative and management skills
• Ability to troubleshoot complex situations and issues
• Ability to work successfully with a wide variety of people with broad backgrounds and experiences
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends

This position is 20 hours per week and is a continuous, year-round appointment (12 months / 52 weeks).

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by April 3, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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