Graduate Assistant-Dance Head Coach

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Position Information

Position Title

Graduate Assistant-Dance Head Coach

Academic Year

2025-2026

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Graduate Assistant-Dance Head Coach

Academic Year

2025-2026

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Graduate Assistant-Dance Head Coach is responsible for coaching the Dance program at the University of the Incarnate Word including tryouts, training, coordination, and scheduling as well as game-day responsibilities including but not limited to; performances, pre-game and in-game appearances, half time performances. This position will also assist in the try outs, training and coordination of the mascot. This position reports to the Student-Athlete Development Coordinator.

This is a student position open to current UIW graduate students.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate, choregraph and lead practice times, while managing practice schedule in alignment with facilities.
• Coordinate appearances and performances at other sporting events.
• Equipment management.
• Support overall spirit enrichment in collaboration of the mascot and Cheer Graduate Assistant.
• Game and practice video.
• Manage paperwork and budgets associated with the program
• Manage community service, team events and social media.
• Manage administrative tasks in regard to the team, and team budget.
• Follow the mission of the university.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

| Knowledge Skills and Abilities |
- Excellent oral and written communication, and organizational skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other computer skills. - Ability to anticipate needs and provide solutions. - Ability to perform well in high-pressure situations. - Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. - Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. - Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the university, conference, and the NCAA.

| | Required Education |
Current or incoming UIW graduate student | | Required Work Experience |
- Two (2) – four (4) years of experience on a college dance team. - Previous experience coaching a dance team at any level.

| | Preferred Qualifications |
None. | | Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations |
None. | | Work Hours |
Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays | | Physical Demands |
Ability to lift equipment, tools, and/or materials weighing up to 25 pounds waist-high. |

Posting Details

Posting Details

| Posting Number | STU1364PO | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Job Type | Part Time | | Job Category | Students | | Desired Start Date | 06/16/2025 | | Multi-Hire Pool | No | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Reports to | Athletic Director | | Salary | $2,100 Stipend + Tuition Waiver | | Open Date | 06/02/2025 | | Close Date | 05/15/2026 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
This is a pool position with hires expected throughout the academic year and as early as June 2025. | | EOE |
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy). |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a UIW Graduate student?

   • Yes
   • No
   • Applied - Awaiting Acceptance

2. * What is the major of your Graduate Degree?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * How many years of experience do you have on a college dance team?

   • 1 year
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years

2. * Describe your experience coaching a dance team at any level.

(Open Ended Question)

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