Gold Line Head Coach (80452)

Gold Line Head Coach: Job Description

The Coach of the Iona Gold Line Dance Team will teach, oversee, and direct the practices and game day performances of the Team. The coach will work in conjunction with the Director of Spirit Programs and the students of the Gold Line Dance Team to provide an entertaining and premier-level collegiate atmosphere for Iona University's men's and women's basketball home games. Working as a cohesive unit with the Director of Spirit Programs to assist in recruitment of incoming students, and retention of current students, as well as direct management of the Iona Gold Line Dance Team within the philosophy and guidelines set forth by Iona University.

Please note: This is a part time stipend position (no benefits) with a term appointment for the upcoming 2026 to 2027 academic year. The position is renewable annually pending a favorable review.

Primary Duties:

• Choreograph for and coach the Gold Line Dance Team for all Iona men's and women's basketball home game (approximately 26 games);
• Ensure the team maintains 10 to 20 members for all men's and women's basketball games with an emphasis on student performers;
• Actively recruit new members, including high school outreach, campus events, and collaboration with Admissions and Spirit Programs staff;
• Manage team appearance requests both on-campus and within the community;
• Assist with enrollment, engagement, and retention initiatives

Additional Responsibilities:

• Fundraise a designated amount to be budget sustaining;
• Work with Director of Spirit Programs to hire professionals (if necessary);
• Assist with individual student member outreach efforts, responding to alerts and recording relevant information in Gaels360.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience dancing/coaching/choreographing at a professional and/or collegiate level.
• Ability to attend all Iona men's and women's basketball home games.
• Ability to travel to all Iona men's and women's basketball postseason games.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Able to provide leadership and serve as a role model for the team.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About Iona/EEO Statement:

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona is a growing, highly accredited institution located just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, with campuses in New Rochelle, Bronxville, and a new location in County Mayo, Ireland. With over 4,000 students, Iona offers small classes, engaged faculty, and a wide range of programs across the School of Arts & Science, the LaPenta School of Business (AACSB accredited), the NewYork Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

Recognized by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and U.S. News & World Report, Iona is nationally ranked for academic quality, social mobility, and long term return on investment. The University's continued growth and rising reputation reflect its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, service, and opportunity.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. Iona is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered free from discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.