Temporary Cheer and Dance Coach

Temporary Cheer and Dance Coach

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Market Reference Range (MRR):

Months Per Year : 12

Employment Status : Part-Time

Work Model: On-site

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies

Effective Team Collaboration : Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.

Temporary Cheer and Dance Coach

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Market Reference Range (MRR):

Months Per Year : 12

Employment Status : Part-Time

Work Model: On-site

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies

Effective Team Collaboration : Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.

Emotionally Intelligent Communication : Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.

Ethics and Integrity : Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation : Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.

Mindful Inclusion : Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.

Outcomes-Driven Orientation : Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position Description

Reporting to the Associate Athletics Director for Strategic Communications, the Cheer and Dance Coach will plan practice activities and instruct participants on dance and cheer routines, safety and techniques; develop routines for competition; assist with scheduling students for games and event coverage; and provide support for student development for participants. This is a part-time, temporary role slated to begin July 2025 and end August 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; previous experience instructing dance, cheer, tumbling, stunt, and/or related choreography preferred.

• The ability and willingness to exercise discretion and have sound professional judgement is required. Able and willing to work in a collaborative team environment.

• In support of the university mission, vision and values, successful candidate must demonstrate a willingness to support and engage diversity, inclusion and gender equity.

• Current certification in adult CPR/First Aid/AED is preferred.

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.

Compensation at a Glance

Salary Range: $22.50 per hour

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.

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