JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Manager of Dance & Entertainment, the Cavs Dance Team Coach will serve as the point person for the leadership and management of the Cavs Dance Team. The Cavs Dance Team is a group of empowered, sophisticated, athletic, passionate, team-driven performers that represent the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is a competitive-level team featuring dynamic choreography in the styles of Jazz, Jazz Funk, Hip Hop and Heels. The Cavs Dance Team Coach will be asked to create unique, show-stopping, buzz-creating performances that can be engaged and utilized on social channels. The goal of this position is to create an enthusiastic, energetic, high-performance, and high-quality dance team in keeping with the Cleveland Cavaliers organizational and presentation standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Team Management - Choreography: Choreograph and/or oversee all Cavs Dance Team performancesCreate routine and practice schedulesDance technique and style developmentCollaborate with team leaders on halftime and artist collaborationsConceptualize lighting, LED, props and videographyCollaborate with creative team on production visualsStrong music editing skillsAdministrative:Morale and team buildingEstablish team rolesAttend all rehearsals▪ Monitor squad▪ Rule compliance▪ Team communicationEnforce team principlesStrong time management skills and ability to meet deadlinesCostuming:Work with Manager of Dance and Entertainment on Design Sizing, distribution, and inventoryAppearances:Assist in coordinating special appearance requestsSignature Events - Team Photo Shoot:Collaborate with Manager on design, backdrops, and overall visionAssist in coordinating location, timing, and venue logisticsScheduling- Cavaliers Dance Team and needed staffAuditions:Provide choreography and assist in team selectionChoreography Instruction on day of AuditionsRecruitment/ Marketing plan and executionMisc. Seasonal:Audition prep classesIn-season dance classes/ workshopsHoliday and end of season partiesTeam buildingContent Execution - Additional mid-season photo and video shoots:Plan logistics▪ Assist in styling▪ Scheduling- teams and needed staff▪ Collaborate with photo and video teamExecution of on–set stylingPost Shoot▪ Photo selection and distribution▪ Submit selected photos for sizing and editing▪ Organize photos to coincide with weekly social calendarSocial Calendar:Work with Manager of Dance and Entertainment on contentREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Candidate must have an extensive dance background that illustrates prior experience with a dance team, as well as choreography experience in various styles of dance.Minimum of 5 years experience teaching dance, with at least 3 years of teaching adults.Ability to instruct and critique routines on a group and individual performance basis. A total understanding and implementation of the dance team's roles.Familiarity with a broad range of music.Ability to recognize current trends and create groundbreaking and fresh routines.Strong sense of responsibility and organization skills, time management and leadership skills, and the ability to work closely with the Game Presentation & Marketing teams.Ability to multitask, be passionate and work under pressure.