"Head Club Coach, Dance Team"

Job Description Summary

The Dance Team Coach is responsible for the development of individual and team talent, overseeing dance instruction, and supervising activities related to weekly rehearsals and performances as scheduled. The Coach is also responsible for ensuring the team receives choreography/instruction for any new routines. In addition, the Coach should promote the Dance Team on campus, especially at athletic events, while encouraging the members to publicize the team in new and creative ways in order to expand membership.

Essential Duties

• Coordinate weekly rehearsals.
• Communicate regularly with membership and team leadership to ensure success of the team.
• Provide for choreography needs of the team, either through direct choreography or by coordinating and obtaining outside choreography.
• Support the recruitment and publicity efforts of the team.

Other Duties

• Manages the student participants by reinforcing commitment to academic standards while participating in an extracurricular team.
• Ensures the balance between needs of the team and time away from campus for practices and competitions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in coaching/instructing dance at a level comparable with a university club sport program.
• Previous experience working with a higher education undergraduate population or adolescent/young adult individuals, as in a school, camp, or related setting.
• Experience coaching dance and supporting the skill development of individuals and teams.
• Experience with and knowledge of instruction and choreography.
• First Aid and CPR training is required.
• Must hold and maintain a valid, unrestricted United States driver’s license, with an insurable driving history as determined by Bentley’s insurance carrier.

Work Environment

Work approximately 10 hours per week (more time allocated for travel to away games as needed) between the months of September through May. Dance Team Coach should be present at all practices and performances of Dance Team. Position must be able to navigate and negotiate high energy situations (like competitions) while maintaining calm, organized and collected for appropriate professional responses. Travel for practices and competitions is required. This may include weekend performances and travel to out-of-town performances. The Dance Team performs at most Bentley Basketball home games and sometimes at off campus events. Should the Dance Team decide to attend a camp, this will also be a requirement of attendance of the coach. The Coach works collaboratively with the Assistant Coach and e-board members.

Physical Demands

The coach should be able to perform dance instruction/choreography. Should be in good physical condition with ability to perform as instructor.

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community. Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.