Head Coach Dance Team; U ASUC Student Union

Responsibilities

• Under guidance of senior professional, applies policies and procedures to plan, organize, and coordinate the Cal Dance program. In conjunction with the Director of Spirit, establishes goals, agendas, attire and schedules/timelines for the squad.
• Directs performances at home and away football, basketball, and volleyball games and other special events as necessary. Determines and oversees performance music, formations, and routines.
• Schedules and directs regular team practices, including warm-up and cool-down. Choreographs routines for the squad and instructs the squad on how to perform the routines. Hires external choreographers as needed.
• Proposes purchases for the Dance team including uniforms, event and game day expenses, etc.
• Evaluates the performance of dance team members and designs instructional opportunities to improve technical and strategic execution.
• Coordinates auditions for the Dance Team, assists in the selection process, manages squad member status, and takes disciplinary action as necessary. Assesses participants' skills and assigns team or activity positions.
• Schedules and directs regular team meetings to provide feedback on performance and to share information.
• Other duties as assigned, including professional development.

• Specialized knowledge of dance, particularly experience leading and/or participating in collegiate dance teams or similar.
• Effective interpersonal, motivational and team leadership skills to work effectively with participants.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity, sound judgment and decision-making; be an effective problem solver and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Leadership skills to mentor and develop dancers.
• Current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated collegiate league (ACC), regional conference and National Governing Body and at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Must be proficient in the use of basic computer applications.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the ACC Conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the Berkeley campus of the University of California adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Maintains CPR / AED and First Aid certification.

• Certification to instruct in the applicable recreational sports program or equivalent experience (preferred).

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $22,000 - $24,000.

• This is a 1-year, part-time (16 hours/week) contract position that is not eligible for UC benefits.
• This is an exempt, monthly-paid position.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently…