Head Dance Coach

Head Dance Coach (Part-Time)

Blackburn College | Carlinville, Illinois

Blackburn College is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Head Dance Coach to establish and lead our brand-new Dance Team! This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about dance, enjoys mentoring students, and is eager to build a successful program from the ground up.

The Head Dance Coach will play an important role in shaping the team's identity, recruiting talented student-athletes, and creating a positive and supportive environment where students can grow both personally and athletically. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, strong leadership skills, and a vision for developing a dance program that enhances campus spirit and student engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and lead Blackburn College's new Dance Team.
• Plan and conduct practices, training sessions, and performances that promote skill development, teamwork, and confidence.
• Recruit, retain, and mentor student-athletes while encouraging academic success and personal growth.
• Coordinate team schedules, performances, and other program activities.
• Oversee day-to-day program operations, including budget management and compliance with applicable college policies and regulations.
• Build positive relationships with students, campus departments, alumni, and the surrounding community.
• Promote the Dance Team through campus events, community outreach, fundraising, and social media.
• Foster a welcoming, supportive, and team-oriented environment that encourages student participation and success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous dance experience, including participation, instruction, or coaching at the high school, club, or collegiate level.
• Previous coaching or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and build positive relationships with students.
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in developing a new collegiate dance program.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends, with occasional travel as needed.