DANCE TEAM COACH

DANCE TEAM COACH

GENERAL

JOB SUMMARY

This is a part-time position located on the Estherville Campus. Primary responsibilities are the development of student athletes in conditioning and competing on the dance team; evaluation and recruitment of prospective student athletes, practice, performance, and competition preparation.

Position:

Dance Team Coach

Classification:

Unclassified

Department:

Athletic

Report To:

Assistant Athletic Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

(%

OF THE TIME

): Constant (67-100%) Develop a program for recruitment, training, and placement of student athletes. Have the ability to choreograph routines for competition. Analyze performance and instruct athletes in dance strategies and techniques to prepare them for competition. Monitor academic improvement of student athletes through grade checks and study groups. Recruit prospective student athletes and make scholarship awards. Organize team practices, conditioning, meetings, performances, competition, and travel. Frequent (34-66%) Evaluate athlete's strengths and deficiencies as possible recruits or to improve the athlete's techniques to be competitive. Evaluate and select team members; ensuring a full roster of student athletes. Maintain program budget. Occasional (10-33%) Responsible for compliance with NJCAA rules and regulations. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Represent the College in a positive manner to employees, prospective, former and current students, and the community. Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems and exercise independent judgement when making decisions. Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public. Possess skills in: reading, writing; creativity, organization, listening and comprehending. Possess the ability to access, input and retrieve information from the computer. Possess the ability to work as a team member with other employees. Possess the ability to read and understand written and oral instructions or communication. Possess the ability to effectively relate to a diverse group of students. Exhibit professionalism during competitive or stressful situations. Possess the ability to maintain a flexible schedule for home and away events. Possess the ability to run practices effectively and independently.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

Coaching position involves wide range of motion requirements to demonstrate and teach different techniques to student athletes. Constant (67-100%) reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions and viewing various types of close visual work. Frequent (34-66%) stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling and carrying. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and 10 pounds of force frequently. Must complete Bloodborne Pathogens Training. Will require flexible hours including weekends and evenings. The additional physical demands normally expected of a coach are required. Must have valid driver's license, good driving record and provide proof of insurance. May be required to travel utilizing personal vehicle. Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Iowa Lakes Community College participates in the federal E-Verify program. We will verify your employment eligibility in the United States as required by law. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Collegiate experience preferred. Dance coach or studio preferred. Past experience as a student athlete and/or coach, which has provided sufficient knowledge and understanding of dance team fundamentals.

Salary:

$15,000

APPLICATION PROCESS:

The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application: Employment Application form Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government-required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.) A letter addressing your qualifications for the position A resume A copy of transcripts Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin June 22, 2026. Contact Lynn Miller at lmmiller@iowalakes.edu or 712-362-0409.