Assistant Coach, Dance

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Assistant Dance Coach

Summary: This position reports to the Head Dance Coach, and is responsible for

providing coaching expertise and leadership for the administration of the intercollegiate

dance program; assisting the head coach in the effective education, management and

administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate

experience for student-athletes, while performing other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in developing and leading practices when necessary.
• Creation and implementation of gameday material, including but not limited to:choreography, cleaning, staging, and other duties as assigned.
• Travel to all regular season and postseason contests. Occasional driving will be required.

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Assistant Dance Coach

Summary: This position reports to the Head Dance Coach, and is responsible for

providing coaching expertise and leadership for the administration of the intercollegiate

dance program; assisting the head coach in the effective education, management and

administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate

experience for student-athletes, while performing other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in developing and leading practices when necessary.
• Creation and implementation of gameday material, including but not limited to:choreography, cleaning, staging, and other duties as assigned.
• Travel to all regular season and postseason contests. Occasional driving will be required.
• Management of the team during games, events, fundraisers, volunteer events and other campus activities.
• Work cohesively with the head coach in team development.
• Identifying and recruiting qualified student-athletes.
• Maintain strong relationships with student-athletes and their families through events, email, phone and one-on-one meetings.
• Collaborate effectively with other members of the Athletic Department.
• Support the general goals, values, and vision of the institution and Athletic Department.
• Engage in, coordinate and help implement all fundraising activities for the program in conjunction with the head coach, athletic advancement and its representatives.
• Communicate regularly and maintain a positive and constructive working relationship with support staff in sports information, student services, sports medicine, campus recreation, business office, facilities/operations, compliance, athletic advancement and marketing to assist in implementation of an efficient and effective program and department.
• Represent the university at professional meetings, alumni gatherings, campus activities, and civic affairs as requested by the head coach or athletic administrators.
• Attend and participate in department and staff meetings as requested/required.
• Encourage an effective outreach program with student-athletes that provide benefit to the on and off-campus community.
• Maintain, as appropriate, effective relationships with parents, alumni, friends of the program, and others toward the positive image and promotion of the program.
• Evening and weekend work is required

CRITERIA

• Previous experience coaching or competing at the collegiate or professional level is highly desirable. (Candidates with experience coaching at the high school level for 2+ years will also be considered)
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and work independently as well as within a team environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Clean driving record

MISSION, VISION, VALUES:

Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions,

provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on

leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit

of truth and the common good.

Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals

for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community. Aquinas

College is recognized by its values: Faith, Service, Learning and Community.

Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every

member of the college community. In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to

engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to identify ways that each position can advance

sustainability in the employment experience.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the

Aquinas College Service Statement:

The College serves our community with excellence and respect through an institutional commitment

to quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the

Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global

perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a

commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas

College values: Faith, Learning, Service and Community.

Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental,

and vision plans, generous paid vacation each year, 16 paid holidays, paid sick time and 

short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas

employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time

employment.

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