Head Dance Coach - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-27
Eastern Michigan University
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Ypsilanti
Michigan
48197
United States

Title: Head Dance Coach

Employee Classification: AH

Pay Grade: AH 02

Division: VP Dir Intercollegiate Athletics

Subdivision: Cheerleaders

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Recruit, counsel, and coach student participants in the University's Dance Team.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of the EMU Dance Team and coach the students to compete at a high level.
  • Recruit dancers to help grow and improve the academic and competitive level of the EMU Dance TeamConduct tryouts 1-2 times per year.
  • Hold a consistent practice schedule throughout the week.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with the Athletics Marketing Staff, Head Cheer Coach and Director of Bands at EMU to create fun, high-energy, and positive game day traditions.
  • Prepare the EMU Dance Team to compete the national level.
  • Manage the assigned Dance Team budget in a fiscally responsible manner.
  • Conduct numerous fundraisers throughout the season to bring income back into the program.
  • Maintain clear communication with the EMU Marketing Staff to stay up-to-date on upcoming events, appearances, and initiatives while keeping the administration aware of matters within the Dance Team.
  • Market/promote EMU home athletic events on campus through the utilization of the spirit squads.
  • Attend home athletic events and special events, supervising the dance program as well as helping with the game day initiatives.
  • Attend department all-staff meetings and perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline from a regionally accredited institution is required.

At least two (2) years of relevant experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Special Instructions:

N/A

Appointment Percentage:

49%



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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