"Dance Company Co-Director"

Job Details

Company Description:

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites applications for the Dance Company Co-Director.

FIT Athletics & Recreation, an NJCAA DIII member institution, aims to support Fashion Institute of Technology in its mission to produce self-reliant graduates who are poised for a lifetime of success, and who will be a credit to the institution, their communities and the world. The department mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for student involvement, learning and school spirit opportunities enriching both body and mind as a way of promoting holistic health and wellbeing.

Job Description:

The Dance Company Co-Director will report to the Athletic Director, and will work in concert with another Dance Company Co-Director, both of whom will be equally responsible for managing all facets of the Dance Company in accordance with FIT Institutional and FIT Athletics rules and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Assuming full responsibility for student-athlete welfare and company operations during all team-related proceedings.
• Upholding all applicable FIT, and FIT Athletics rules and regulations.
• Recommending appointment/retention of Team Manager; providing supervision for this staff member.
• Recruiting quality dance company participants based on academic goals as well as athletic ability.
• Attending all rehearsals and shows; providing company and individual skill development.
• Scheduling, planning and organizing rehearsals.
• Scheduling one large scale campus performance each semester.
• Promoting the company and athletic department by participating in various campus events.
• Planning and coordinating team travel arrangements.
• Managing team budget and keeping strict records of all expenditures and receipts.
• Providing a synopsis of performances for promotion on website and social media.
• Working with Department Assistant to order all necessary equipment / costumes / props, and to reserve theater space as needed.
• Overseeing team academic success and personal growth in team members.
• Attending required coaches meetings and completing trainings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency, and completion of four years of post-secondary technical dance instruction.
• Experience teaching technical dance skills and fundamentals.
• Ability to lead warmups / stretches.
• Outstanding managerial, organizational, technological and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain CPR / AED certification prior to the time of appointment.
• Availability for weekday evening / weekend rehearsals.
• Availability for occasional overnight trips.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four years of dance coaching experience in an academic setting.
• Dance Company creative direction, management and production experience.
• History of success in the areas of recruiting, player development and fostering holistic success in team members preferred.

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Successful completion of a background check is required for appointment to this position once an offer has been made.

Salary
Stipend: $13,500 - $14,204 per annum (based on experience, qualifications and budgetary allowance)

Work Schedule
Days/Hours: Mondays 6:30pm-9pm and Sundays 1pm- 5pm, in person; occasional overnight trips and weekends.
Terms: FIT coaching positions consist of at-will appointments that last for one fiscal year, and do not carry any medical, annual leave, sick leave, or other fringe benefit entitlement.

Pay Equity by State Employers, Visa Sponsorship, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement, Physical Requirements and Work Environment, and Application Instructions are part of the standard details.

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, you must apply online and attach the following documents: Resume, Cover letter, Unofficial Transcript, A choreography list and performance credits, A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses.