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Tiger Dance Coach (Temporary)

University of the Pacific

United States, California, Stockton

3601 Pacific Avenue (Show on map)

Jun 06, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Tiger Dance Coach (Temporary)
Union Level
Department	Publicity
Campus	Stockton
Posting Number	201304056P
Full or Part Time	Part Time
Number of Months	9
Work Schedule
Position End Date
Open Date	06/05/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Sponsorship	This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	The Tiger Dance Coach strives to provide superior fan engagement and contributes to the overall effort to get fans and students involved with school spirit. The Tiger Dance Coaches' primary function is to lead and mentor our Tiger Dance team. This Coach will be responsible for teaching and managing the Tiger Dance team in practices, home games, as well as an annual trip to the WCC Championships. The team is also expected to host at least one fundraiser a year.
Essential Functions	Coach and mentor the Tiger Dance team. Choreograph and teach routines to the team. Host/Supervise auditions for new members and replace Dancers if they are unable to complete routines as required. Monitor progress of team members, vary instruction to meet the needs of individual dancers. In cooperation with Marketing and Promotions manage the team schedule and in game queuing for routines and walk-out songs for home games and the WCC championships. Manage the Tiger Dance team budget for uniforms, supplies and travel. The Coach may also be required to fundraise on an annual basis to accomplish overall budgetary goals for the program. Perform other related duties as assigned. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications	High School diploma or GED One (1) year of experience coaching dance at the collegiate level.
Preferred Qualifications	Good physical health to perform essential functions. Strong customer service skills. Ability to stand/remain at post for long periods of time. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements	The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Heavy lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds. Bending, stretching, and reaching requires. Some sitting and climbing, crouching, kneeling, and standing for extended time. Possible contact with chemicals, loud noises, and confined spaces. Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Must be willing to work odd hours, nights and weekends. Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Hiring Range	$20-$25 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
AA/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.