Head Dance Coach (Color Guard) Part-time at TAMUS

Job Title

Head Dance Coach (Color Guard) Part-time

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Student Engagement

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Head Dance Coach (Color Guard) is a part-time position. The primary purpose of this position is to choreograph dance techniques for performances. This position is required to travel to other universities.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for guard coordination activities.
Auditioning process and teaching routines to the color guard.
Designs/orders equipment and uniforms as well as makeup application as needed.
Coordinates the color guard members for all performances.
Assesses the performance of individuals for performances.
Coordinates auditions each year for team membership.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED.
One year of teaching dance or dance experience on a collegiate level.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree.
Experience with choreographing field show presentations with direction from the director and other band staff.
Experience working with Color Guard/Flag Team students in a marching band or other coordinated ensemble environment.
Three to five years teaching on a collegiate level.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of dance training in jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop or other dance forms.
Excellent physical condition.
Must possess the ability to teach excellent coordination and motor skills.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Must have strong planning and organizational skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of color guard skills including but not limited to: Flag, Rifle, Saber and swing flags.
Ability to demonstrate musicality and appropriateness of choreography based on chosen musical selections.

Other Requirements:

Travel required.

Job Posting Close Date:

11/08/2025

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.