Assistant Spirit Coach

This position is responsible for assisting the Head Spirit Coach with the planning, development, and management of a collegiate dance team. Some evening and weekend work is required.

Dodge City Community College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, ancestry or national origin.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

To understand and commit to the Mission of the College ~ Dodge City Community College provides a student-centered learning environment where students can achieve their educational, personal, and career goals.

• Assist the Head Spirit Coordinator with the recruitment of all student-athletes; this will include phone recruitment, social media correspondence, traveling both in-state and out of state, coordinating campus visits, etc.
• Assist with administrative duties; this will include budgeting, purchasing, travel planning, special event planning, maintaining inventory, and providing assistance to the head spirit coordinator for fundraising.
• Maintain effective communication within the college.
• Conduct and supervise practices for dance team.
• Prepare teams for performance at athletic contests and other events.
• Arrange and supervise team travel activities.
• Represent the College in a professional and ethical manner.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Spirit Coordinator and Athletic Director.

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the Essential Functions and Responsibilities. The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and job responsibilities. Administration has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Previous coaching experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to monitor academic progress of student athletes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Knowledge of NJCAA and KJCCC rules and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Student Workers

Physical Requirements

With or without assistance:

• Ability to bend, stoop, jump, kneel stand, walk and be on your feet for 3 hours a day to demonstrate sport.
• Operate a motor vehicle and be able to drive to games and back.
• Ability to carry equipment needed to and from practice and games.
• Ability to ambulate and navigate stairs and ramps throughout the campus complex.

Building Assignment

Physical Education Building