Dance Coach

Dance Coach The Intercollegiate Athletics Department at George Mason University, an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Atlantic 10 athletic conference, is seeking qualified applicants for a Dance Coach. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.Responsibilities: Provide leadership, direction and coaching for the dance team program; Be responsible for all dance team appearances and activities; Must attend all men's and women's basketball home games at EagleBank Arena and travel with the team to Atlantic 10 Tournament games as required providing coordination, coaching, support and encouragement; Actively support the academic integrity of the university, keeping academics and achievement of a degree as the highest priority for the students; Provide appropriate and necessary guidance, advising, and counseling for the squad members; Be aware and abide by the rules of confidentiality (Buckley Amendment); Be knowledgeable of and steadfastly use current accepted safety practices and procedures for all Dance activities and maintain a safe and healthy environment for the students; Effectively recruit the best students within the admissions, financial and regulatory constraints established by the university; Participate in fundraising efforts and special events; andAct as liaison to: Equipment office to order, monitor and control all squad equipment; Business Office on program operations, logistics, planning and squad travel; and Academic Services (study hall and tutoring). Required Qualifications: Demonstrated effective communication and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in related field;Previous coaching experience in dance.

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number WG190z at http://jobs.gmu.edu; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

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