Dance Team Coach

Seneca Holdings, a subsidiary of the Seneca Nation, is hiring a Dance Team Coach for the Rochester Knight hawks in Rochester, NY.

• Oversee the Rochester Knight hawks Dance Team to ensure they create an engaging and entertaining atmosphere at Knight hawks games and events
• Design, choreograph, and teach dance routines for in-game performances, promotional appearances, and community events.
• Mentor and provide constructive feedback to performers on choreography, techniques, and presentation.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead team practices.
• Maintain a professional and upbeat demeaner while representing the Knight hawks brand.
• Collaborate with game entertainment staff, marketing, and community relations teams to align performances with organizational goals.
• Manage scheduling, attendance, and performance standards for all team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and organizational policies during practices and performances.
• Assist with costume coordination, music selection, and overall creative direction for performances.

• High School diploma, or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of dance and coaching experience, including choreography and team leadership.
• Outstanding communication skills and a positive, energetic personality.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as required by the team schedule.
• Knowledge of the Knight hawks brand is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism in high‑pressure situations
• Creative mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances
• Team‑oriented approach

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work‑life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan.

One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full‑time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs.

Compensation at Seneca is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The range of this position in other geographic locations may differ. The projected compensation range for this position is below. The estimate displayed represents the typical range for this position and is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.

The projected compensation range for this position is: $20 USD - $25 USD per year.

Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.

The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti‑discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Education and Training

Industries: Technology, Information and Internet