Air Force Academy Athletics

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Runs tryouts and selects team with assistance from Spirit Director and Volunteer Assistants.
• Attends practices consistently, on a weekly basis. 2-3 will suffice depending on Captain’s practices, academic and rest days and volunteer coach availability.
• Holds 2-3 open practices during “off-season” to prepare for next year.
• Attendance at and execution of two sports camps.
• Supports Spirit Director through clear and consistent communication.
• Coaches and prepares team for NCA/NDA College Nationals per funding and Spirit Director division decisions.
• Attends all home games and appearances in which, the dance time is required to be present at.
• Attends Army/Navy away game, once per year, as long as accommodation and budget permits.
• Choreographs dance team performances, selects and edits music, and cleans performances.
• Holds home game evaluations, prior to each home football game.
• Attends and plans parents’ weekend practice and activities.
• Attends and executes children’s clinics twice per year.
• Orders, plans, and executes end-of-year inventory for uniforms and equipment.
• Attends and executes the High School Spirit competition, if applicabl

Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge in the area of dance; particularly, the styles of pom and jazz.
• Teaches proper dance technique in order to aide in each dancer’s overall improvement.
• Has a background in teaching and coaching—at least 4 years worth of experience.
• Can choreograph and clean dances.
• Has leadership skills; ability to make decisions that are best for the team as a whole, act independently, and act professionally at all times.
• Displays time management skills which will be applied for practices, game days, and appearances.
• Acts in a professional manner and represents the Air Force Academy Dance Team, in addition to the Air Force Academy, to its highest standard.
• Understands and has compassion to a cadet’s daily schedule and lifestyle.

Compensation: $20,000