Head Dance Coach

Position Summary
McMurry University seeks an energetic, mission-driven Head Dance Coach to lead the strategic growth, recruitment, and competitive development of its intercollegiate Dance program. This position is responsible for expanding the program’s enrollment impact, establishing a competitive collegiate dance team, and building a sustainable culture of excellence aligned with NCAA Division III philosophy and the University’s Christian mission.

Key Responsibilities
•    Provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of the Dance program, including practices,                    performances, competitions, and team operations
•    Develop and implement a multi-year strategic plan to grow the program and establish competitive        collegiate dance participation
•    Plan, organize, and supervise all practices, games, performances, and competitions
•    Design and implement gameday, event, and competition choreography and routines
•    Ensure technical development, conditioning, performance quality, and safety standards are                    always maintained
•    Recruit, evaluate, and retain academically qualified student-athletes capable of supporting both            spirit and competitive dance objectives
•    Build and maintain recruiting pipelines with high school programs, studios, competitive dance                teams, and club organizations
•    Actively contribute to institutional enrollment goals through strategic recruiting in partnership with        Admissions
•    Conduct tryouts and manage roster size in alignment with Title IX planning and institutional                     priorities
•    Increase program visibility through camps, clinics, community engagement, and collaboration with        Marketing & Communications
•    Ensure compliance with NCAA Division III, conference, and institutional policies
•    Manage the program budget, travel planning, uniforms, and logistical coordination
•    Promote academic accountability, leadership development, and student-athlete well-being
•    Support and model McMurry University’s mission and Christian values
•    Enforce safety protocols, injury prevention practices, emergency procedures, and risk                            management standards
•    Complete required institutional, departmental, and conference reporting
•    Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Minimum Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree required
•    Collegiate dance coaching or participation experience
•    Demonstrated ability to recruit student-athletes and grow program participation
•    Knowledge of NCAA Division III regulations and philosophy
•    Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
•    Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required
•    Current or ability to obtain CPR/AED certification

Preferred Qualifications
•    Experience coaching or competing in collegiate competitive dance
•    Experience building or expanding a collegiate dance program
•    Established recruiting relationships with high school or studio dance programs
•    Experience supporting institutional enrollment or roster growth goals
•    Previous budget management or program administration experience

Performance Expectations
Success in this role will be evaluated based on program growth, roster stability, competitive participation, student-athlete retention, academic performance, artistic excellence, and alignment with institutional enrollment objectives.