Club Dance Coach

Position Title:

Club Dance Coach (Part-Time)

Department/School:

Athletics

Salary/Pay Rate:

$15/hour - $15.91/hour

Job Summary:

The Department of Athletics at Marist College invites applications for the position of Club Dance Coach. The Dance Club Coach will work under the direction of the Coordinator of Club Sports, Intramurals and Summer Camps and will be responsible for overseeing all operations of the Marist College Dance Club including dance member recruitment, try-outs, dance choreography, selection and performance, organizing, planning and attending all practice sessions, competitions, travel and events, attendance at all home Football and Men’s and Women’s Basketball contests and ordering supplies as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with other coaches, staff and student leadership. Valid state driver’s license is necessary.

Required Certifications: CPR/First-Aid/AED, AACCA Spirit Safety Certification

Essential Functions:

Oversight of all aspects of the Club Dance team including:

• Attend all practices/meetings (2-3 times per week)
• Supervise & attend team performances at home football, men’s & women’s basketball games
• Coordinate cheer team travel and attend the MAAC Basketball Championships, Regional & National Competitions
• Assist student leadership in making decisions about club operations
• Supervising team tryouts
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience as a competitive college level dancer or coach of a college level team is preferred.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

About the Department/School:

The Athletics Program is committed to be competitive at the NCAA Division I or other member conference level, to offer equitable opportunities to all students and staff, and to advance their welfare, health, and safety. A conference leader in athletic and academic success, the Marist College Department of Athletics sponsors 23 Division I sports that compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and the Pioneer Football League (PFL – Football Championship Subdivision). In its history, Marist is the MAAC all-time leader in conference championships and overall Commissioner’s Cups, an award that celebrates overall excellence and athletic achievement. The Red Foxes have led the conference in MAAC Academic Honor Roll for 19 straight seasons.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about  

Type of Position:

Part-time

Classification:

Administrative (Hourly)

Months per Year:

9

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, Evenings, Weekends, Occasional Holidays. Time as required for coaching. Travel to Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championship/National Competition, Regional and National Competitions (at clubs discretion)

Hours per Week:

27

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.