UNCW Dance Coach - Temp

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with over 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington Athletics Department is seeking applicants for the position of Head Dance Coach. This is a temporary part-time, 11 month position (August 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) with evening and weekend hours. The Head Dance Coach will be responsible for supervising and directing the cheerleading program for men's and women's basketball games and other campus/community events.

This role of the Dance Coach will be:
* Serving as an athletic instructor by teaching proper techniques and skill development which includes safety to squad members

* Developing and choreographing dance routines

* Coordinating squad activities including practices, squad work-outs, and community and/or university events
* Serving as a role model for the squad members through exhibiting ethical and professional conduct

* Clearly communicate and enforce the rules of the squad members
* Evaluating and recruiting athletically and academically qualified squad members
* Working with the sports marketing team to establish game day atmosphere/traditions

* Be committed to the academic and athletic development of all squad members and adhere to and support all university, CAA, and NCAA policies and procedures

* Occasional travel for CAA and NCAA Tournament games

Bachelor's Degree with three years of college, high school, and/or private cheer instruction experience

Demonstrated experience in the technical aspect of the sport

* Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills

* Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective relationships with student, coaches, and the university community

* Must be highly dependable, flexible, and available to work evenings and weekends

* Must possess and maintain a current driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record while serving in the position

Previous D1 experience

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application.

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.