Head Dance Coach

  • Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
  • Intercollegiate Athletics
  • Intercollegiate Athletics
  • Staff Part Time
  • Opening on: Jul 29 2025
  • Closing on: Aug 29 2025

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%

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