Dance Coach

Southern Virginia University
Dance Coach

Southern Virginia University is seeking to hire a talented and motivated Dance Coach to instruct and lead teams of students who dance both competitively and in on-campus performances. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to hr@svu.edu.

Southern Virginia University is a rapidly growing, private residential University. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley, the University maintains standards aligned with the values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and welcomes students & employees of any religious persuasion who share those values. Applicants are invited to learn more about the University at svu.edu.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive training in different forms of dance
• Ability to teach a variety of dance styles and techniques
• Strong background in performing arts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a dance coach
• Bachelor’s degree in dance, education, or related field

Responsibilities

• Choreograph unique routines and teach them to dance team members
• Monitor the progress of team members and vary instruction to meet the needs of individual members
• Supervise auditions for new team members
• Plan, organize, and lead practice sessions
• Assign positions or roles to team members based on strengths and potential
• Engage, encourage, and motivate students to excel academically
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform dance routines at a level necessary to instruct team members
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Southern Virginia University Mission Statement

We are a private, self-reliant, residential University aligned with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its principles and values. Our mission is to gather faithful Latter-day Saints and like-minded students, lift them in intellect, character, and spirituality, and launch them into successful lives and careers.

Culture & Environment

We believe in collaboration and honest feedback, and in being kind and respectful to one another while providing excellent customer service to the departments we serve across the University. We foster a work environment in which we openly assess, critique, discuss and revise projects and ideas with courtesy and diplomacy.
Team members are expected to have exceptional self-motivation and time management skills. This includes the ability to take assignments from beginning to completion with minimal supervision.
Southern Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. Review of applications will begin immediately.