Head Dance Coach

Head Dance Coach

Part Time • Blackburn College

At Blackburn College, every role makes a difference. Our faculty and staff are mentors, collaborators, and an essential part of a close-knit campus community dedicated to student success.

Head Dance Coach (Part-Time) Blackburn College | Carlinville, Illinois

Blackburn College is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Head Dance Coach to establish and lead our brand-new Dance Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about dance, enjoys mentoring students, and is eager to build a successful program from the ground up.

The Head Dance Coach will play an important role in shaping the team's identity, recruiting talented student-athletes, and creating a positive and supportive environment where students can grow both personally and athletically. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, strong leadership skills, and a vision for developing a dance program that enhances campus spirit and student engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and lead Blackburn College's new Dance Team.

• Plan and conduct practices, training sessions, and performances that promote skill development, teamwork, and confidence.

• Recruit, retain, and mentor student-athletes while encouraging academic success and personal growth.

• Coordinate team schedules, performances, and other program activities.

• Oversee day-to-day program operations, including budget management and compliance with applicable college policies and regulations.

• Build positive relationships with students, campus departments, alumni, and the surrounding community.

• Promote the Dance Team through campus events, community outreach, fundraising, and social media.

• Foster a welcoming, supportive, and team-oriented environment that encourages student participation and success.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Previous dance experience, including participation, instruction, or coaching at the high school, club, or collegiate level.

• Previous coaching or leadership experience preferred.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to motivate, mentor, and build positive relationships with students.

• Creativity, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in developing a new collegiate dance program.

• Availability to work evenings and weekends, with occasional travel as needed.

• Compensation: $10,000.00 - $15,000.00 per year

• We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Blackburn College is more than a place to work — it’s a community where your work makes an impact.

• Located in Carlinville, Illinois, Blackburn is a distinctive four-year liberal arts college known for combining a rigorous, affordable education with our nationally recognized student-managed Work Program. Our unique approach brings work, learning, and leadership together, giving students opportunities to develop skills and experience that extend far beyond the classroom.

• At Blackburn, faculty and staff play an important role in creating an environment where students are known, supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow. Whether you're teaching in the classroom, supporting campus operations, coaching student-athletes, or working behind the scenes, every position contributes to the Blackburn experience.

• What Makes Blackburn Different?

• Student-Centered — Our close-knit campus creates opportunities to build meaningful connections with students and colleagues.

• A One-of-a-Kind Work Program — Blackburn is home to a distinctive student-managed Work Program that gives students hands-on experience, responsibility, and leadership opportunities.

• A True Campus Community — Faculty, staff, and students work together to support the College and one another.

• Opportunity to Make an Impact — At a smaller institution, your ideas, expertise, and contributions are seen and valued.

• A Mission That Matters — We are committed to providing an accessible, high-quality education while preparing students for meaningful careers, community engagement, and lifelong learning.

• Come build your career at Blackburn College — and help our students build theirs.