About this role
About the Role The Assistant Coach for Competitive Dance is a full-time, 12-month position and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the Gannon University Competitive Cheer & Dance program, with a primary focus on supporting competitive dance. The role supports the program as it competes at the intercollegiate II level and attends the NCA & NDA Collegiate National Championship annually. What You'll Do
- Recruits quality academic students who are also competitive student-athletes.
- Trains, strengthens, and develops all dance student-athletes on a year-round schedule, under the direction of the Head Coach. Assists with these functions for all student-athletes at the request of the Head Coach.
- Learns, understands, and complies with all NDA safety rules (dance), AACCA rules (cheer), and Gannon University regulations.
- Promotes and represents the University whenever possible.
- Assists in the development and implementation of a year-round strength and conditioning program for the team.
- Assists with administrative tasks related to the Competitive Cheer & Dance program as requested by the Head Coach.
- Assists in the development and implementation of camps and clinics.
- Provides high level instruction in the following styles of dance: hip hop, pom, jazz, and gameday. May include choreography.
- Teaches advanced tricks, turns, leaps, and specialty skills safely and with proper technique.
- Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements of the job.