Head Coach, Dance

The High Point University NCAA Dance Head Coach shall be responsible for supporting the leading, coordinating and coaching of the program in a manner consistent with High Point University’s vision, mission and values and within the designated budget. This team member has the opportunity to create an environment that nurtures the development of students as athletes and as members of the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience and Training:

Dance choreography experience, successful experience in coaching dance, and program administration preferred.

Bachelor’s Degree in related fields

Experience Coaching and developing athletes who have a range of skill levels, goals and abilities (including those with high performance goals and those who seek being a team member)

Certified as necessary

Valid First Aid certificate (minimum Basic First Aid with CPR C/AED)

Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

Experience planning and implementing training plans and competition and selection protocols

Experience managing and coordinating an athletic program of some form

Organized

Flexible hours to include some nights and weekends

Demonstrated ability to coach sound techniques

Competence in current sports training technologies

Familiar with safety rules and procedures

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and social media

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

Program Management and Development

Designs and implements a program to develop athletes. This includes establishing goals, structure and direction for the program as a whole.

Works with the Associate Athletic Director for Intercollegiate Club Sports to develop a 3-year program plan and implement.

Coaching and Athlete Development

Coaches all members of the HPU Program for the Fall and Spring Semesters.

Establishes consistent and transparent training plans and selection and athlete monitoring protocols.

Recruits’ athletes to the program.

Organizes and maintains up to date registration, contact and medical information.

Arranges all aspects of competitions and schedule with the Assistant AD

Communication

In cooperation with the athletic department, maintains and disseminates information, including registration process and timelines (comprehensive of publicizing on Website and Social Media).

Ensures that the High Point University Vision, Mission, Values and Policies (especially with regard to safety and equipment) are understood and adhered to by all athletes.

Equipment

Informs Assistant Athletic Director of all equipment and other needs of the program.

Liaises with the Assistant Athletic Director to ensure equipment is in working order.

COMPETENCIES

Leading People: Motivating for peak performance; promoting empowerment & developing others; Building team orientation.

Achieving Results: Vision and goal setting; Planning, organizing, coordinating

Personal Effectiveness: Fostering trust; Flexibility; Initiative and results orientation; Integrity and self-control

Interpersonal: Communicating effectively & listening, understanding and responding; Teamwork and cooperation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Candidate must have the ability to work effectively and independently with students (with minimal supervision) in a dynamic and flexible environment.

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Stephen Denny, Associate Athletic Director for Intercollegiate Club Sports at

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