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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

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

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.

Position Overview

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Job Duties

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Environmental Hazards

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

Work Schedule

19 hours per week. Schedule based on coaches' discretion

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

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. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.