Primary Purpose
The Tiger Dance Coach strives to provide superior fan engagement and contributes to the overall effort to get fans and students involved with school spirit. The Tiger Dance Coaches primary function is to lead and mentor our Tiger Dance team. This Coach will be responsible for teaching and managing the Tiger Dance team in practices home games as well as an annual trip to the WCC Championships. The team is also expected to host at least one fundraiser a year.
Essential Functions
Coach and mentor the Tiger Dance team. Choreograph and teach routines to the team. Host/Supervise auditions for new members and replace Dancers if they are unable to complete routines as required. Monitor progress of team members vary instruction to meet the needs of individual dancers. In cooperation with Marketing and Promotions manage the team schedule and in game queuing for routines and walk-out songs for home games and the WCC championships. Manage the Tiger Dance team budget for uniforms supplies and travel. The Coach may also be required to fundraise on an annual basis to accomplish overall budgetary goals for the program. Perform other related duties as assigned. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways socio-cultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socio-economic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED One (1) year of experience coaching dance at the collegiate level.
Preferred Qualifications
Good physical health to perform essential functions. Strong customer service skills. Ability to stand/remain at post for long periods of time. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.