Dance Coach

Position Summary

Southern Utah University Athletics is seeking a dynamic, organized, and experienced Dance Team Head Coach to lead and develop its competitive dance program. This position is responsible for all aspects of team management, including athlete development, choreography oversight, event preparation, recruitment, travel coordination, fundraising collaboration, and program growth.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, advanced technical knowledge of dance, organizational excellence, and the ability to represent SUU professionally at athletics, campus, and community events.

Date of first consideration: 04/22/2026.

Essential Functions

• Team Leadership & Athlete Development Schedule, organize, and attend all team practices.

• Develop and implement training plans to prepare athletes for competition and performances.

• Foster a positive, disciplined, and team-centered culture.

• Oversee athlete conditioning, skill development, and performance readiness.

• Choreography & Performance Preparation.

• Create or outsource all choreography for:

• Prepare the team and attend all performances at SUU athletics events. Including, but not limited to:

Position Summary

Southern Utah University Athletics is seeking a dynamic, organized, and experienced Dance Team Head Coach to lead and develop its competitive dance program. This position is responsible for all aspects of team management, including athlete development, choreography oversight, event preparation, recruitment, travel coordination, fundraising collaboration, and program growth.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, advanced technical knowledge of dance, organizational excellence, and the ability to represent SUU professionally at athletics, campus, and community events.

Date of first consideration: 04/22/2026.

Essential Functions

• Team Leadership & Athlete Development Schedule, organize, and attend all team practices.

• Develop and implement training plans to prepare athletes for competition and performances.

• Foster a positive, disciplined, and team-centered culture.

• Oversee athlete conditioning, skill development, and performance readiness.

• Choreography & Performance Preparation.

• Create or outsource all choreography for:

• Prepare the team and attend all performances at SUU athletics events. Including, but not limited to:

• Prepare the team for campus and community appearances.

• Collaborate with the Cheer Team for joint performances and sideline responsibilities.

• Coordinate and assist with promotional throwouts at athletic events.

• Organize and execute the annual end-of-year showcase.

• Operations & Administration

• Design and order uniforms, costumes, and team apparel

• Plan, coordinate, and purchase travel arrangements for competition and recruitment events.

• Manage program budget responsibly in coordination with the Athletics Department.

• Ensure compliance with university, conference, and competition regulations.

• Manage the team’s social media account in coordination with the athletics marketing team.

• Recruitment & Community Engagement.

• Organize and execute SUU Dance Clinics.

• Plan and host alumni events.

• Support the university and athletics department fundraising initiatives.

• Represent SUU Dance with professionalism at recruitment and promotional events.

• Maintain strong communication with athletics department staff, coaches, and university leadership.

• Uphold SUU and NCAA policies and standards.

• Promote academic success and personal development of student-athletes.

• Ensure a safe training environment for all team members.

• 6-12 hours of practice per week (mornings, but flexible).

• Attend SUU athletics games and events (1-4 events per week).

• Recruitment clinics (2 weekends per year).

• Choreography Camp (one week in summer).

• Nationals Competition (2-6 days, over a weekend).

• End of Year Showcase (one evening).

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• At least two years of experience teaching advanced-level dancers.

• Experience coaching or assisting with collegiate, studio, or competitive dance teams.

• Strong background in jazz, pom, hip hop, and/or contemporary (collegiate styles preferred).

• Experience choreographing or directing choreography for competitive performances.

• Ability to manage budgets, scheduling, and logistics.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate dance team experience (coach or athlete).

• Experience working within a university athletics department.

• First Aid/CPR certification.

• Experience in recruitment and program development.

Supplemental Information

This position is contingent on Funding.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.

_ In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check. _

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