About this role
About the Role The Assistant Dance Team Coach is a part-time role within Alma College’s Athletics Department. This position will primarily support the Alma College Game Day Dance Team and also assist the Competitive Dance Team throughout the year, encompassing coaching, student-athlete development, alumni engagement, game day operations, and team events with potential occasional travel. What You'll Do
- Assist with coaching and supervising the Game Day Dance Team
- Occasional assistance with the Competitive Dance Team
- Attend and assist Game Day practices, rehearsals, games, and performances
- Support the development of student-athletes both on and off the dance floor
- Assist with Alumni engagement and event planning
- Assist with game day operations and fan engagement activities at athletic events
- Assist with occasional team clinics, fundraising activities, and community engagement events
- Assist with inventory management of team apparel, equipment, and supplies
- Cooperate with athletic training, strength and conditioning, facilities, transportation, and other campus partners to support team operations
- Commit to and uphold all rules and regulations established by Alma College, the MIAA, NCAA Division III, and Universal Dance Association (UDA)
- Represent Alma College and the Dance Team positively when interacting with students, parents, alumni, coaches, and the community
- Support the mission and values of Alma College and the Athletics Department
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Dance Team Coach What We're Looking For
- Collegiate dance team experience as a student-athlete and/or coach
- Strong knowledge of dance team training, performance, and game day expectations
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position Nice to Have
- Collegiate dance coaching experience
- Event experience and knowledge of game day operations
- Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations Compensation & Benefits
- This position is not eligible for benefits.