"Dance Coach"

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Student Services Professional IB

UNION CODE: R04

TEMPORARY END DATE: This position is temporary and ends on or before June 30, 2026. Any continuation beyond June 30, 2026 is contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding.

FT/PT: Hourly Intermittent

PAY PLAN: 12-month

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $25.86 per hour.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $25.86 - $36.59 per hour

PAY BASIS: Monthly

BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 14 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, applications must be received by May 26, 2025; however, the position will remain open until filled.

POSITION PURPOSE: The Dance Coach is responsible for leading, developing, and managing the CSUB Spirit Dance Team to support campus spirit, enhance game-day experiences, and promote positive representation of CSUB Athletics. The incumbent oversees all aspects of team training, performance, recruitment, and administrative functions within well-established procedures, while fostering a positive and inclusive environment for student-athletes. The Dance Coach collaborates closely with Athletics, Student Affairs, and campus departments to support institutional and community engagement.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership & Athletic Development

1. Design and conduct regular practices, choreography sessions, and strength and conditioning routines to prepare the team for performances and competitions.
2. Develop and teach dance routines that align with CSUB Athletics branding.
3. Provide individual and group coaching to improve technical skills, stamina, and performance readiness.
4. Communicate established expectations for conduct, attendance, and sportsmanship consistent with university policies and team values.
5. Observe and monitor the physical and mental well-being of student-athletes, referring to appropriate support services when needed.
6. Coordinate logistics for performances at athletic events, university functions, and community appearances.

Recruitment & Student Development

1. Identify, recruit, and attract talented and diverse student-athletes to the Spirit Dance Team.
2. Conduct tryouts and select team members based on skill, attitude, and commitment.
3. Maintain rosters, track academic eligibility, and support students' academic progress in coordination with athletics academic services.
4. Promote leadership, teamwork, and personal development among team members through mentoring and team-building activities.
5. Communicate and enforce adherence to team and university codes of conduct.
6. Oversee the use and care of team uniforms and equipment.

Program Operations, Outreach, & Collaboration

1. Monitor the team's budget, documenting expenses, and assisting with procurement tasks related to team supplies and uniforms.
2. Act as a liaison between the Spirit Dance Team and Athletics, Student Involvement, and campus events committees to ensure representation and engagement.
3. Participate in outreach activities, community service, and youth clinics that align with the university's engagement mission.
4. Maintain records of participation, injuries, waivers, and related compliance documentation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or job-related field and one (1) year of recent related experience. Specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the appropriate knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Equivalent amounts of graduate level job related education may be substituted for the required experience.

LICENSES - Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA's) -

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Proficiency in a range of dance styles (e.g., jazz, hip hop, pom) with the ability to create original, engaging routines for performances.
• Ability to teach, motivate, and guide student-athletes of varying skill levels in a team environment.
• Awareness of safe practice methods, warm-ups, and physical conditioning to reduce risk of injury.
• Capable of coordinating practices, performances, and event appearances while managing limited practice time and fluctuating schedules.
• Familiarity with university policies, FERPA, Title IX, and basic compliance expectations for student-athlete activities.
• Committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and maintaining a team culture that is welcoming and supportive.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Must be able to work overtime, occasional holidays and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Dance, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Performing Arts, or a related field.
• Prior experience coaching or instructing a collegiate, high school, or competitive dance team.
• Demonstrated experience choreographing routines for public performances, competitions, or athletic events.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment possessing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: MEDIUM WORK - up to 40% of the activities involve sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling or walking; lifting heavy weight objects limited to 50 pounds; may involve pushing and pulling objects within the weight limits.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Is exposed to excessive noise.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Screening: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

MANDATED REPORTER: General: The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

GENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations. State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.