Dance Coach

Title: Competitive Dance Coach

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help
- Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas
- Dallas

Division: DAL-Office of the President

Sub Division-Department: DAL-Office of the President

Department: DAL-Athletics Admin-500400

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Stipend Position

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

The University of North Texas at Dallas seeks a dynamic, creative, and student-focused leader to serve as the Dance Coach. This position offers the opportunity to build and lead a competitive and high-energy dance program that enhances school spirit, supports athletic events, and competes within the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) framework.

The Dance Coach will be responsible for developing a program that emphasizes performance excellence, discipline, teamwork, and academic success, while contributing to the overall visibility and growth of UNT Dallas Athletics and campus life.

• Bachelor's degree required (Dance, Performing Arts, Sports Management, or related field preferred) or 5+ years of relevant experience.

• Experience coaching, choreographing, or performing competitive dance at the high school, collegiate, or advanced club level.
• Experience building or growing a dance or spirit program preferred.
• Familiarity with NAIA, NDA, or similar competitive dance organizations is a plus.
• Strong background in multiple dance styles (e.g., pom, jazz, hip hop, contemporary).
• Ability to choreograph and teach high-level routines for performance and competition.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit, mentor, and develop student-athletes.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.

• Serve as a positive ambassador for the University of North Texas at Dallas.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and sportsmanship at all times.
• Support the mission and continued growth of UNT Dallas Athletics.

• Recruit and retain talented, diverse student-athletes who align with the mission and academic standards of UNT Dallas.
• Organize tryouts, clinics, and outreach initiatives to grow the program.
• Build relationships with high school, club, and community dance programs.
• Monitor and support academic progress and degree completion.
• Serve as a mentor and role model, promoting leadership, professionalism, and personal growth.
• Encourage involvement in campus life and community engagement.
• Ensure full compliance with NAIA, university, and Title IX regulations.
• Manage program budget, equipment, uniforms, and inventory.
• Coordinate travel, scheduling, and logistics for performances and competitions.
• Collaborate with athletic training staff to support the health and safety of student-athletes.
• Promote the Dance Program through community outreach, social media, and campus engagement.
• Partner with Athletics Marketing and Communications to enhance game‑day atmosphere and program visibility.
• Assist with fundraising initiatives, sponsorship development, and donor engagement efforts.
• Attend athletics staff meetings and contribute to department‑wide initiatives.
• Support other athletic events and special projects as assigned.
• Maintain strong communication with university staff, faculty, and administration.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.
• Low temperatures.
• Noisy environments.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Elevated temperatures.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces.

19 hours per week. Schedule based on coaches’ discretion.

Yes

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

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