What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Dance Coach position at McMurry University?
Position Summary
McMurry University seeks an energetic, mission-driven Head Dance Coach to lead the strategic growth, recruitment, and competitive development of its intercollegiate Dance program. This position is responsible for expanding the program’s enrollment impact, establishing a competitive collegiate dance team, and building a sustainable culture of excellence aligned with NCAA Division III philosophy and the University’s Christian mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of the Dance program, including practices, performances, competitions, and team operations
- Develop and implement a multi-year strategic plan to grow the program and establish competitive collegiate dance participation
- Plan, organize, and supervise all practices, games, performances, and competitions
- Design and implement gameday, event, and competition choreography and routines
- Ensure technical development, conditioning, performance quality, and safety standards are always maintained
- Recruit, evaluate, and retain academically qualified student-athletes capable of supporting both spirit and competitive dance objectives
- Build and maintain recruiting pipelines with high school programs, studios, competitive dance teams, and club organizations
- Actively contribute to institutional enrollment goals through strategic recruiting in partnership with Admissions
- Conduct tryouts and manage roster size in alignment with Title IX planning and institutional priorities
- Increase program visibility through camps, clinics, community engagement, and collaboration with Marketing & Communications
- Ensure compliance with NCAA Division III, conference, and institutional policies
- Manage the program budget, travel planning, uniforms, and logistical coordination
- Promote academic accountability, leadership development, and student-athlete well-being
- Support and model McMurry University’s mission and Christian values
- Enforce safety protocols, injury prevention practices, emergency procedures, and risk management standards
- Complete required institutional, departmental, and conference reporting
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Collegiate dance coaching or participation experience
- Demonstrated ability to recruit student-athletes and grow program participation
- Knowledge of NCAA Division III regulations and philosophy
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required
- Current or ability to obtain CPR/AED certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience coaching or competing in collegiate competitive dance
- Experience building or expanding a collegiate dance program
- Established recruiting relationships with high school or studio dance programs
- Experience supporting institutional enrollment or roster growth goals
- Previous budget management or program administration experience
Performance Expectations
Success in this role will be evaluated based on program growth, roster stability, competitive participation, student-athlete retention, academic performance, artistic excellence, and alignment with institutional enrollment objectives.