Head Coach for Dance and Spirit Program Management (Exempt)

POSITION

Head Coach for Dance and Spirit Program Management (Exempt)

H SU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION

Coach

I D EPARTMENT

Athletics

S UPERVISOR TITLE

Associate Vice President for Athletics

F LSA STATUS

Exempt

E XEMPTION

Professional Exemption

L OCATION

HSU Campus, Abilene, Texas

TARGET HIRE DATE

As Soon As Possible

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT

• Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University's Statement of Faith.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Human Resources 325-670-1259 or careers@hsutx.edu

SUMMARY/SCOPE

A vital part of university morale, the number one role of the Spurs Dance team and the HSU Spirit program is to support the school and athletics programs. The purpose of the Spurs Dance Team, and in turn the position of Head Coach, is to represent HSU both on and off campus with the goal of encouraging Cowboy pride through spirited performance, service, and character. That purpose will be manifested through the creation and maintenance of inviting game day experience programs, the creation of and participation in university spirit traditions, and the development of future performers.

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Spirit Responsibilities:

(20%) In collaboration with the coaches of each athletic program, plan and execute ways to enhance the game day experience for each program. Contact and facilitate community or student involvement in the development and execution of game day experience programs. Work with members of marketing team and student life to ensure that the game day experience programs are getting in front of students to encourage attendance and participation. Manage a student lead spirit program steering committee to meet once a week including representatives from all spirit programs; Band, Cheer, Spurs, Couch Crew, etc. With the goal of creating a "student first" game day experience program. Look for opportunities to improve student engagement at athletic events through periodic student attendee surveys as needed. W ork with vendors to provide clean, legal and trendy music for use in the game day experience programs.

Coaching Dance/Spurs Responsibilities:

(65%)

Dance Responsibilities:

Act as point person for communication and coordination of student-initiated dance related clubs and organizations. Act as point person for communication and coordination between campus dance educators and dance related campus programming.

Spurs Responsibilities:

Plan, facilitate and attend annual summer camp for training and exposure of the program. Plan, facilitate and attend annual competition(s) for recruiting purposes and exposure of the program. Attend annual Showtime International Auditions for recruiting incoming students. Recruiting trips to schools in the big country. Plan and execute fall and summer recruiting trips to schools in Dallas, Houston and Austin. Facilitate and plan practices and training for the Spurs Dance team, including technique strength training and choreography. Coach and facilitate performances for the game day experience programs of Football, basketball, baseball and soccer. Plan, facilitate and host annual official auditions. Plan and manage any additional private auditions that might be necessary. Work with the alumni office to coordinate alumni programing for homecoming, manage the Spurs homecoming appearances, and execute the annual Spurs Sing performance. Team building responsibilities including but not limited to bible study, Christmas Party and Formal.

Disciplinary Responsibilities:

Develop new fundraising and recruiting opportunities for the Spurs Dance Team, including but not limited to: a) Planning, hosting and marketing semesterly dance clinics open to local dance students. b) Personal phone calls and meetings with each potential new student provided by the admissions office. c) Building and initiating relationships with recruits via a strategic Instagram and social media presence. Manage existing Spurs fundraising opportunities including t-shirt sales and annual Jr. Camp. Annual costume and prop inventory and order placement. Business management for the dance team, game day experience programs and dance programs.

Administrative Responsibilities:

(15%) Assist in managing tasks related to the Student Athlete-Advisory Committee. Assist in the creation of social media, or other time sensitive, graphics as needed for the Athletic office, to be approved by the Marketing Department. Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics Any additional tasks not mentioned, but directly relating to the responsibilities outlined above.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisor responsibilities, except for student workers.

COMPETENCIES

This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position. On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area. Interview decisions are partially based on this information. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. Job Knowledge

• Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively. Cooperation
• Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts. Team Leadership
• Fosters team cooperation; defines team roles and responsibilities; supports group problem solving; ensures progress toward goals; acknowledges team accomplishments. Conflict Resolution
• Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts. Planning/Organizing
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans. Quality
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

(Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Payroll systems; Order processing systems; Internet software and Contact Management systems.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited, four-year college or University is required. Coaching and dance instruction experience is preferred. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, spreadsheet software, email and Powerpoint preferred. Well-organized, able to set priorities and deal with matters in a tactful and highly confidential manner. Capable of working independently and with students in a supervisory role. Ability to work under pressure and deal with deadlines. Comfortable with multi-tasking; flexible with fluid situations and effective with changing priorities. Solid communication skills required. Strong interpersonal skills required. Strong commitment to the values of diversity and human compassion. Commitment to the personal development of college students. Commitment to working in collaboration with constituencies.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Dance education certification and Texas Dance Educators Association membership preferred. Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications are preferred. If candidate does not have current certification, it will be required upon being hired for this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Employees are frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception. T he job is active in nature, pushing, pulling, lifting, moving equipment, etc. in addition to performing the necessary movements for dance and choreography instruction. Must be active for long periods of time outdoors during competitions and actively participate in practice. Occasional moderate lifting required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is an Exempt Level Staff Position which often requires extended hours beyond a 40-hour work week, especially during performance season and while recruiting. Candidate must be able to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends, depending on the time of year. There are afternoon practices during season and competitions and performances in the afternoons, evenings and on weekends. Must have and maintain a valid Class C Driver's License and maintain a clear driving record to be insurable under the university liability policy. Must be able to drive an automobile and 15-passenger van. Must be able to drive to complete work assignments on and off campus, as needed. Additional travel may be required on occasion to attend off-campus events, training, etc.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant's religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU's mission. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN

H SU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions. Apply Now Share Save Job