Dance Wave Coach

Description

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director
FULL TIME/PART TIME: Part-time
LOCATION: Trenton, Missouri-Main Campus

Position Summary: Heads all coaching aspects of NCMC’s Dance Wave program. 

Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to

· Responsible for assisting in the planning, implementation and administration of all facets of the program.  

· Duties include but are not limited to: overseeing academic success of team members, recruitment, practices, game day prep, travel, community event participation requests, and general coaching duties.

· Serve as head coach and demonstrate compassion and concern for the academic and physical well-being of team members.

· Training and developing student athletes, making travel arrangements as needed, preparing and adhering to budgets, fundraising, maintaining equipment, facilities and supplies management, academic monitoring, rules adherence and compliance.

· Establish practice schedule and roster. Communicate schedule and other information as needed to athletes, public relations, Ketcham and Athletic Director. 

· Provide skill and strategy instruction to student athletes in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport.

· Enforce and model discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.

· Develop the season schedule and keep the Athletic Director informed.

· Utilize the Athletic Director as a resource for process and procedure implementation.

· Inventory equipment and recommend purchases of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate through the Athletic Director.

· Plan and schedule a regular program of practice for the season with the Athletic Director.

· Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and fulfill reporting obligations as required by the Clery Act.

· Promote and uphold the college’s high standards of conduct and reputation. 

Requirements

Qualifications: 

Education: Associate’s degree preferred. 

Experience: Demonstrated recruitment of quality student athletes is required. Candidates must have an understanding of sport/college rules and regulations. Knowledge of the college recruiting process and an ability to connect to coaches at the college level is essential.

Skills: Sustains a culture of sportsmanship, professionalism and respect at all levels.

Physical Demands: Must be able to move distances, ascend/descend stairs, and remain in stationary position. Must be able to bend to reach the floor and reach above shoulder height. Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both face-to-face and on the phone. Coaches must also have the physical ability to participate in and demonstrate the sport being coached. Travel required during college sports season.

Environmental Demands: Fluctuations while moving on tile and carpeted floors in a heated and air conditioned environment. Working in a gym and in settings where noise is elevated. Some outside events required.