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Head Dance Coach
Job Location:
Job Location:
Columbia, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
23 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
20 October 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Head Dance Coach
Department: Athletics
Location: Columbia MO
Type: Staff Part-time
Pay: $8000 stipend
Location: Columbia MO
Type: Staff Part-time
Pay: $8000 stipend
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job Summary:
The Head Dance Coach is responsible for assisting in the development and operation of the Columbia College Dance Team. The coach will recruit and retain qualified student-athletes plan and conduct practices supervise team travel and competitions and contribute to fundraising efforts. The Head Dance Coach will work under the direction of the Head Spirit Coach to promote a positive student-athlete experience while upholding the mission and values of Columbia College and the Athletics Department.
The Head Dance Coach is responsible for assisting in the development and operation of the Columbia College Dance Team. The coach will recruit and retain qualified student-athletes plan and conduct practices supervise team travel and competitions and contribute to fundraising efforts. The Head Dance Coach will work under the direction of the Head Spirit Coach to promote a positive student-athlete experience while upholding the mission and values of Columbia College and the Athletics Department.
- Perform job duties in accordance with Columbia Colleges vision mission and values while contributing to the success of the Athletics Department and Spirit Program.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of NAIA rules and maintain the integrity of the athletic program through appropriate application of those rules.
- Report directly to and work collaboratively with the Head Spirit Coach in the planning and administration of the Dance Team.
- Experience coordinating events operations or customer service
- Plan organize and conduct team practices and skill development sessions.
- Prepare the team for athletic contests performances competitions and campus events.
- Supervise student-athletes during practices competitions performances and team travel.
- Assist with coordinating travel arrangements in collaboration with the Head Spirit Coach and Athletics Department.
- Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship leadership academic success and the NAIA Champions of Character values.
- Assist with fundraising initiatives and community engagement activities to support the Dance Team.
- Communicate effectively with student-athletes parents administrators faculty staff alumni and the public.
- Attend Athletics Department and Spirit Program meetings as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Spirit Coach or Director of Athletics.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience working in collegiate athletics or a comparable athletic environment
- Previous coaching dance or choreography experience at the high school collegiate or competitive level.
- Ability to recruit and mentor student athletes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in collegiate athletics for 3 years or more
- Masters degree
- Knowledge of NAIA or collegiate athletic operations
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time talk and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.
Work Conditions: The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.
This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.
Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by employment status. For more information please see offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include but is not limited to academic residential achievement performance attendance disciplinary employment history credit history driving history and criminal history of public record.
Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.
Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race color national origin gender religion sexual orientation age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.
In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act) the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.
Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at for a printed copy.
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