Dance Team Coordinator

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College's new strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner .

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The Position

Teaches dance to students, and provides for the coaching, recruitment and retention of students participating as members of the dance team. Position serves during the academic year, is non-benefitted and works approximately 10-20 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Oversees all aspects of the RC Dance Team program.

2. Recruits for the RC Dance Team and coordinates the spring auditions with the director of marching & spirit bands including building reservations, housing, etc.

3. Choreographs and teaches all routines for the dance team and band proper (as applicable), instructs the dance team at weekly rehearsals, and works with student leaders to plan student lead sectional rehearsals.

4. Assists with equipment design for the dance team.

5. Maintains the dance team equipment inventory.

6. Oversees the dance team student leadership team in conjunction with the Director of Marching & Spirit Bands.

7. Assists with recruiting efforts for the RC band program (Open House recruiting events, marching band contests, indoor guard shows, RC Band Day, etc.)

8. Attends Band staff meetings.

9. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

10. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Director of Marching & Spirit Bands.

11. Helps to ensure the success of the band by performing all other duties assigned by the Director of Marching & Spirit Bands.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities :

• Prior experience as a dance performer, instructor and coach
• Knowledge in pom, hip hop, and jazz styles of dance
• Exceptional communication and proven leadership skills
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification or willingness to become certified.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, often in the late afternoons, evenings and on weekends.