Job Description

Summary
The Head Dance Coach is responsible for providing assistance to the Coordinator of the Spirit Programs and Head Cheer Coach as it relates to recruitment, administration, instruction and training of the dance team, which will perform at BGSU volleyball, football, and basketball games, competitions, campus and community events throughout the year. Additionally, the Head Dance Coach provides support to the Coordinator in the administration of the BGSU Spirit Program.

Essential Functions
Assist the Coordinator of the Spirit Programs in all phases of the BGSU Dance program including but not limited to, recruiting the best possible student athletes, organizing practices and games, scheduling, supervision of academic progress, public relations, and compliance with University and Cheer rules.
Organize, implement and conduct practice, training, and workout procedures for the development and improvement of individual and team skills based.
Maintain appropriate records; prepare monitoring reports documenting practice activities and skills progression.
Organize and plan progressive dance practices and performances.
Foster student success by maintaining contact with student services, individual faculty members and athletes to insure academic progress and reasonable graduation rates.
Develop and maintain of a code of discipline and behavior in agreement with the Coordinator of the Spirit Programs and Head Cheerleading Coach. This includes informing student participants of their rights and responsibilities related to continued participation in the dance program and in the classroom.
Engage in fund raising activities.
Prepare and instruct program participants for the Nationals routine in years when the team receives a Nationals bid.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following Degree is required:

Bachelor's Degree. Degree must be conferred at time of application
The following Experience is required:

1 year dance Coaching experience
1 year experience in teaching or working with students
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of dance skills, techniques, and choreography in a collegiate environment
Ability to work effectively and establish and maintain relationships with students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, athletes, coaches, administration, and others
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Knowledge of UDA rules and regulations
Experience in public relations and fundraising
Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
Evidence of organizational skills, including the ability to organize tasks, set and accomplish priorities and goals, and evaluate continuous progress toward goals
Aptitude in directing activities of others and large groups to accomplish a goal
Ability to demonstrate and clearly explain dance skills to student athletes
Evidence of strong administrative and management skills
Ability to troubleshoot complex situations and issues
Ability to work successfully with a wide variety of people with broad backgrounds and experiences
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends


This position is 20 hours per week and is a continuous, year-round appointment (12 months / 52 weeks).

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by April 3, 2026.



Required Application Materials & Evaluation

Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.
Uploads

Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
Optional: Cover Letter