Assistant Coach, Dance Team

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Coach, Dance Team Category Administrative Position Number Posting Number S0001373 Location Chicago Open Date 06/10/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes Job Type Part-Time Working Hours Position Summary

The Roosevelt University Athletics Dance Program is seeking a motivated, experienced, and highly organized Assistant Coach to support the continued growth and development of the program. This role assists the spirit coordinator/head dance coach in critical phases of team operations with an individual being able to work within a competitive dance team structure with a strong knowledge of dance technique and skill development, game day performance execution to promote the development of a diverse group of student-athletes.

The Assistant Coach will comply with national association, athletic department and institution rules and regulations. This is a part-time, exempt position that reports to the Spirit Coordinator/Head Dance Coach.

The salary range for this position is $6,000-$8,000.

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu.

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Prior experience as a dance teacher/coach, at the college, high school or studio level.
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt's core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• A positive and professional demeanor is a must

Years of Experience Required 1-3 Required Education Bachelor's Degree Certification/Licensure Required Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience at the college level

Equipment Operated Working Conditions

The assistant coach will work in multiple environments, indoors and outdoors, including areas for team practice, competition and recruiting, in addition to an office setting. The schedule will include nights and weekends and travel with team for competitions, as well as for prospective student recruitment and other duties as assigned.

Priority Application Instructions Departmental Contact Information

Essential Job Functions

Duty and Responsibility

Competition and Practice Management:

Aid the head coach in facilitating team practices and competitions providing real-time feedback to student-athletes to instruct and motivate to improve their skill-set. Ensure student-athlete safety and welfare during practices and competitions. Occasionally assist with scheduling, event management and team travel to competitions.

Percentage Of Time 30 Duty and Responsibility

Practice Planning and Assessment:

Provide post-practice assessment to gauge individual student-athlete and team progress towards established goals. Assist Head Coach with development of strategies/techniques for installment during practices and execution during scheduled competitions.

Percentage Of Time 25 Duty and Responsibility

Student-Athlete Recruitment:

Aid the Head Coach, as needed, in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, including on-campus visits, occasional off-campus events and on-going dialogue that drives enrollment.

Percentage Of Time 25 Duty and Responsibility

Student-Athlete Engagement and Academic Success:

Assist the head coach in guiding the academic progress of student-athletes within the program. Assist students with issues that can be barriers to retention and eventual graduation.

Percentage Of Time 20

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have an earned Bachelor degree?

• yes

• no

• • Do you have 1-3 year of prior experience in assigned program as a coach, participant or related role?

• yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents