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Part-Time Dance Team Coach

Missouri State University -
Springfield, MO

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Job Details

Part-time

Qualifications

School experience
Student supervision
Staff supervision
Group choreography
Behavioral standards enforcement in schools
Working with athletes
Team supervision
Safety regulations
Sports team experience
High school diploma or GED
Child safety supervision
Working with students
Mentoring
School policy and procedure enforcement
Coaching high school students
Student discipline
Overseeing student conduct policies
General management
Working with youth

Full Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Dance Team Coach

Work Location

Springfield Campus

Department

Greenwood Lab School

Pay Grade

Unclassified

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a part-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

General Function

The Greenwood JFORCE Dance Team Coach is responsible for leading, organizing, and developing a high-performing and spirited dance team. This role includes overseeing practices, choreographing advanced routines, managing team dynamics, and fostering a positive, disciplined, and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about dance, leadership, and student development

Description of Primary Duties

1.Collaborate on Key Decisions

Work directly with the team/school leadership on all major team decisions.
Coordinate with leadership on practice and performance schedules, competition decisions, events, choreography direction, and team rules.
Attend leadership meetings as requested.
Collaborate with the team/school leadership to set goals and manage the overall direction of the dance program.

2. Provide Technical Instruction
• Plan and lead all practices, technique classes, conditioning sessions and choreography rehearsals • Choreograph or coordinate Pom, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Game Day routines

Clean and refine routines choreographed by outside instructors
Conduct conditioning and pre-season training sessions, including summer camps and any pre-season training.
Obtain and maintain a coaching certification through the Universal Dance Association (UDA)

3. Attend & Supervise All Team Events

Attend all school performances, pep rallies, games, assemblies, spirit events, and showcases where JForce is performing
Supervise and guide dancers at all events where JFORCE represents the school
Travel with the team to all scheduled performances and camps, including the Blue & Gold Tournament (held after Christmas, a 4-day event)
Travel with the team to regional and national competitions, when applicable (Nationals participation is not guaranteed annually and will be determined by the team/school leadership, in collaboration with the Coach
Take lead responsibility for competition logistics, including music, registration, paperwork, and communications

4. Attend Celebrations and Speak on Behalf of the Team

Attend the Team Christmas Party and End-of-Season Banquet
Attend the Greenwood Sports Banquet each spring
Speak on behalf of the team, providing a recap of the year’s accomplishments and experiences
Attend team bonding events to foster community

5. Foster a Positive Team Culture

Build relationships that are encouraging, inclusive, and team-focused among dancers
Promote kindness, sportsmanship, teamwork, and mutual respect
Address conflicts fairly, constructively, and professionally
Set clear expectations around attendance, conduct and personal effort

6. Demonstrate Professional Conduct

Communicate respectfully and clearly with dancers, parents, leadership, and school administration
Always maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Represent JFORCE in alignment with its mission and core values

7. Uphold a Supportive and Safe Environment

Monitor dancers’ physical and emotional well-being
Foster collaboration, team identity, confidence, and personal growth

8. Oversee Tryouts and Informational Meetings

Organize and lead annual team tryouts, including judge selection and preparation of materials
Host the JFORCE Informational Meeting for new and returning dancers
Communicate team expectations, tryout requirements, and the selection process

9. Follow and Enforce JFORCE Rules & Regulations

Understand, enforce, and uphold all team policies consistently
Collaborate with leadership on disciplinary action when necessary
Ensure high and equal application of rules for all team members

10. Children at Team Events Policy

Coaches are asked not to bring their children to practices, to maintain focus and professionalism
Children may attend games, performances, and competitions, if they do not interfere with coaching responsibilities or team focus
Children must be supervised by an adult not affiliated with the team
If a child causes a disruption, the coach is responsible for addressing it appropriately

11. Communication & Scheduling

Coordinate the team’s practice, performance, and event schedule in collaboration with the team/school leadership
Utilize school approved calendar system to share and maintain the team schedule
Communicate updates via school approved communication channels
Maintain clear, consistent, and professional communication

12. Practice Supervision and Athlete Safety

Consistently arrive early to practices and performances and stay until all athletes have been safely picked up, ensuring no one is left unattended

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Prior working or leadership experience with youth or high school-aged teams or collegiate dance teams
Experience in a coaching role
Collegiate-level Pom experience or Elite High School dance team experience
At least 10 years of technical dance training
High School Diploma required
Strong background in choreography and technical dance training
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor student-athletes
Effective communication and organizational skills
Ability to enforce team and school policies while maintaining a positive environment
CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Must pass required school/district background checks
Self-starter, able to complete assignments on time
Understanding of UDA, their guidelines, competition rules, and structure.
Professional approach and attitude.
UDA/Varsity Coaches Certificate

Additional Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience competing or coaching in a competitive dance circuit (UDA, NDA, etc.)
Previous experience with team management, fundraising, and event coordination
Knowledge of safety protocols and physical conditioning for dancers

Special Instructions to Applicants

Attach UDA//Varsity coach certificate to application in “Certificate/License1” document type.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252.

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

HR Representative

Crystal Ponder

Posting Detail

Open Date

06/30/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Posting Number

20260031PTS

Quick Link for Posting

https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/87031

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