Assistant Coach Spirit Team - Dance

Salary: $3,584.00 Monthly

Location: Carbondale, Illinois

Job Type: Administrative Professional

Job Number: 2600166

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics-SIUC

Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 0.50

Description

This position is responsible for coaching student-athletes in competitive dance techniques to prepare them for events and/or competition. Position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. The Coach is responsible for setting and conducting practice times after academic classes and supervising the team at games, camp, and any other activity where the team dances. Must have extensive training and experience in choreography. Requires excellent communication, managerial, and planning skills. This is a classified 0.50 part-time position.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Please Note: The salary listed is based on a full-time schedule. This position is 50% part-time.

Examples of Duties

Identify and recruit a diverse group of student-participants who will positively represent Saluki Athletics and the University.

• Coaches and instructs student-participants, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• With Athletic admin, maintains a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development. Works with game production staff.
• Organize and run effective warm up, practices and games. Create, clean, and/or teach routines. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Observes student-participants during events and practice, to determine the needs for individual or team improvement. Assesses skills and assigns team positions.
• Attends tryouts, practices, games, competitions, and spirit camp.
• Participates in fundraising and public relation activities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision and discipline of students at all times.
• Has current CPR and first aid certification and follows established procedures in the event of an injury.
• Keep on hand eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records as provided by the Athletics department.
• Conferences with the Athletic admin and parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the performance of and/or disciplinary actions taken with students.
• Follows state and regional regulations governing the program; including but not limited to University, MVC, and NCAA rules.
• Models positive sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards cheerleaders, officials, and spectators.
• Promotes a spirit of cooperation and friendship between the cheerleaders and the dance team.
• Promote the safety, welfare and academic progress for student-participants.
• Encourages student-participants to participate in campus events and service projects.
• Help plan and facilitate group and morale-building activities for the team.
• Manage the daily administrative duties of the program including budget management.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by Athletics or other appropriate Athletics administrators.
• This position works events outside the normal 8-5 business hours, sometimes in inclement weather, weekends and holidays.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills related to dance, stunting, and choreography.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the spirit team.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of dance coaching/advising experience. Demonstrated leadership skills and experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Collegiate spirit group coaching/advising.

Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, CV, and three references.

Contact: Jeff Wilson, [email protected]

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits , employee tuition waivers , and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: .

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.